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Stuff to Do with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

Each week our lifestyle contributor Jeff Pitts leaves his writing desk at Cityview and joins us for a conversation about "Stuff to DO in the Metro with Cityview". We take you Saturday into next week with some off-beat and some well known stuff to do. Oh, and then there is that Chanukah thingy.  Enjoy and have some fun!
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 in the DSM Metro with Laura

It's a busy time for holiday and business gatherings and we have no lack of opportunity this week. Here's Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer with a list of networking events that might help you meet more people, learn a new skill or simply get out and have a little fun. If you want your event on her calendar use #DMBizEvents on Twitter. Let's get into it!
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.

Grinnell College Award to Rob Barron

This year Grinnell College has awarded the Joseph F. Wall Alumni Service Award and $30,000 to Rob Barron a 2002 graduate who co-founded the Latino Political Network. Listen as Rob shares the fact that out of 7,500 elected positions in Iowa there are only twelve Latinos serving their communities. "Something was not right so we created a vehicle in which we could offer some basic education regarding public service..." There will be a celebration reception starting at 1:00PM on 2 December at El Fogon 1250 8th Street in West Des Moines. You are invited...
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.

Small Business Spotlight - Plant Life Designs

In our Small Business Spotlight meet Tara Dudley the owner/designer of Plant Life Designs. We had a great time talking about how she designs and then builds stunning outdoor living spaces, how she got started in the business, what she does during her "off season" (think inside decor) and a special event coming up on Small Business Saturday the 25th of November. Listen in and have some fun... 
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! Each Friday, in our final segment of the week, we feature Jeff Pitts our lifestyle contributor from Cityview Magazine with his list of fun stuff to do in the Des Moines Metro. Always fun and entertaining. Spend a few minutes with us and then get out there and 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.

Market Day 2017 with Cat Rocketship

Always a fun conversation for a very neat event. It's time, again, for Market Day Iowa...think Etsy in person. Here our friend Cat Rocketship joins us to talk about what you can expect on the 24th of November from the world of Indie-Artists and craft people. It is a total great event and you should just...GO! Oh, and congratulations Cat on getting a "real job"! What's with that? Listen and smile a little...
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.

Iowa Immigrant Entrepreneur Summit with Ben Jung

The Iowa Immigrant Entrepreneur Summit is ten years old and it all kicks off on Saturday in Ankeny at the FFA Enrichment Center. Here we welcome back our friend Ben Jung to tell us more about the event, how Iowa has changed over the years, who should come and what to expect. All of us should be proud of the opportunities Iowa continues to hold for people who choose to come here. Want to go? Here is the website.
 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 and Your Business Website with Laura Kinnard

Each Monday afternoon Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer comes by to chat about networking opportunities, social media and marketing. While we offer up some of that we spent some time discussing business websites and the shocking number of businesses who are stuck in 2005... Listen 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 Saturday Into Next Week with Jeff Pitts

He's here and talking about "Stuff to DO in the Metro" it's Jeff Pitts our lifestyle correspondent from Cityview Magazine. From the Music of Queen to a junk event to Beer Can Alley and wrestling on Wednesday night to the Iowa Wolves basketball. He's got it all... 
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 Steven Brockshus of TERVA

Even though Iowa is considered an "agricultural state" we don't see that many startups come through our door that use technology and agriculture to enrich the issues of business. Today we met Steven Brockshus the founder of TERVA a land information and management service that tracks land for sale and land sold. From the dairy farm to the world of technology meet Steven who will be part of the Mike Colwell Startup Stories from SquareOne DSM. Good stuff! 
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.