Local Events

Social Media for Business and Networking with Laura Kinnard

Each week Laura Kinnard who authors DMBizMixer joins us in studio to chat about networking events in the Metro along with some thoughts about social media for business. We start out talking about the recent AMA-Iowa Experience event from last week, common threads and then move into some events happening in the Metro. Enjoy! Oh, and want to get your business networking event included? Easy, use Twitter and #DMBizEvents and you're in. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Stuff to DO in the Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview

Each Friday we conclude our broadcast week with Jeff Pitts and Stuff to DO in the Metro. Jeff is our lifestyle contributor who writes for Cityview Magazine...so you know he's got the events down. Get our this weekend and into next week! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Networking Events with Laura Kinnard

Each week Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer joins us for a conversation about networking events in the Greater Des Moines Metro. From small networking opportunities to large event and some education about marketing thrown in...she's got a list. Here's Laura! And, if you want to list yours, easy, #DMBizEvents on Twitter. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

American Marketing Association - Iowa Experience

On Friday the 23rd of February the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter will present the 5th Annual AMA-Iowa Experience - Navigating the Changing Marketing Landscape a full day of learning designed for businesses and marketing professionals. And, no, you do not have to be a member to attend. Here Christy Gooding, AMA-Iowa President and Senior Manager of Corporate Communications for GuideOne Insurance talks about the program, what you will learn, who is presenting and how to register. Once again, you do not have to be a member of AMA-Iowa to attend...see you in West Des Moines on Friday!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

He's back with Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro with Cityview Magazine...it's Jeff Pitts our lifestyle contributor and today we're getting into everything from ballet to bacon, wrestling to art...it's all here. Check out his picks for this weekend into next week. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Startup Stories with Mike Colwell and Liz Lidgett

Art is such a personal thing so how can it be that social media might be a platform to build a business and actually connect with artists around the world? "Simple", says Liz Lidgett from Adore Your Walls, "we create relationships with artists and clients from around the globe and put them together in a whole new business model." Here Mike Colwell of SquareOne DSM and Liz talk about the February 21st Startup Story Event (you can register here) and Mike also shares information on two financial seminars happening soon (Register here). Dig in...we're talking art and business! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Networking, Events and More with Laura Kinnard

Each week Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com joins us for a look at upcoming events in the Metro. Today we go from project based learning to getting more leads to small business education to AMA-Iowa and in between some places you might consider to go to to see and be seen. It's all about networking and your career or business Here's Laura... 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Jeff Pitts from Cityview with Stuff to DO!

We close out each week with our lifestyle contributor Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. Here we talk about antiques at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, comedy, celebrating the Winter Olympics at Brenton Skating Plaza, a comic book conventions at Adventureland, Forest Flicks and Black History Month, Galentine's Day at the Des Moines Social Club, music with the DSM Symphony, "Defending the Caveman" and wrestling!  So much going on...enjoy!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Black & Gold Ball with Sam Reed

Each year the Zeta Kappa Lambda Foundation puts on the "Party of the Year" known as the Black & Gold Ball. While it's great fun it also celebrates the youth of our community with some impressive scholarships. Here we visit with Sam Reed a member of the Foundation who explains what the event is and the impact it can have on the youth of Iowa. And, for tickets (you really should go!) here is that link. We'll see you at the Black & Gold Ball on 17 February! Here is our conversation... 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Networking Events and a Networking Tip with Laura Kinnard

Each week our networking contributor Laura Kinnard joins us for a conversation of timely events in the area meant to help you further your business and/or career. Here we talk about Million Cups, Des Moines, the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the American Marketing Association of Iowa, changes going down on Facebook and she offers up a LinkedIn networking tip that is truly worth the listen. You can see all the events at DMBizMixer.com. Here's Laura! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.