Manufacturing

Global Work, Local Presence - Kemin Industries Worldwide

In a wide ranging discussion with Lauren Burt the Worldwide Communications Manager for Kemin Industries we spend time discussing what Kemin does, where they do their work and have a little fun with Winefest 2017. Learn more about the global reach this Des Moines based, family owned, company has. 
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.
 

Supply Chain Science - James Rappold

While on vacation on beautiful Anna Maria Island we ran into, for the second year, Dr. James Rappold who "holds court" at the Island Coffee Haus. We were interested in what it is that he does and oh my...he told us. The bottom line is: "Most manufacturers and businesses are disconnected from their consumer. No matter if it is B to B or B to C often business, of any size, continue to sell or manufacture what is comfortable for them...and not what the consumer wants/needs." Think about that for a moment and have a listen. And you can learn more by going to InvOpt - Inventory Optimization for Everyone.
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. 

Why Fly Into Washington D.C. - Joe Murphy

Why load up and bring 200+ business, civic and non-profit leaders to Washington D.C. for the Greater Des Moines Partnershp Fly-In? There are a host of reasons and Joe Murphy the Sr. VP of Government Relations & Public Policy of the 4th largest chamber organization shares some reasons..
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. 

Dirtybird with Rocky Vest

We never thought about it but...soap is a commodity. For the most part you go buy soap and think nothing of it it's "just something to wash with". But, what if that soap offered more than clean?  Meet Rocky Vest one of the guys behind Dirtybird Energy a really different way to get clean and infuse your day with a little extra energy...or relaxation...your choice. Listen in and have some fun with something new...Dirtybird Energy! 
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 5:05pm 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. 

Partners in Plastics - Our Small Business Spotlight

We love to share the back-story about business and when Tom Knackstedt called, a year after we gave him our business card, we made sure to bring him into the studio. This is a story about plastics...you know the stuff we see every day. Where does it come from, what's new in the industry and who buys what? Tom owns Partners in Plastics and we start out with a thought from "The Graduate". Listen in...
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 5:05pm 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.  

Aunt Joy's Christmas Stockings - Our Small Business Spotlight

Over twenty years ago Joy Murphy was on the hunt for hand-made Christmas stockings for the fireplace. Her search yielded zip so she decided to make her own. Now decades later Aunt Joy's Personalized Christmas Stockings has crafted over 150 designs and sold thousands of these personalized holiday stockings she...still...makes herself. It's quite a story. 
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 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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. 
 

Rural Economic Development - An Iowa Report Card

Our guest is Bill Menner who has just a few months left in his appointment as the Director of Rural Development for Iowa from the United States Department of Agriculture. Here we talk about the impact USDA has on everything from housing to hospitals and the billions of dollars that has gone to bolster Rural Iowa. We think you'll find this fascinating. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Elevate Iowa Manufacturing!

It's time to re-think manufacturing in Iowa. Here Marketa Oliver from Iowa Workforce Development and Alex Monaghan from Elevate Iowa share what is going on in the area of jobs, careers and celebrating manufacturing in the Hawkeye State: 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

STEM in Iowa and Why

On the final day of the Iowa State Fair we caught up with Carrie Rankin from the Governor's STEM Advisory Council to talk about, not only their huge display area but also the reason this effort is so important to Iowa and our economy. As you will hear, sometimes you have to "grow your own" something Iowa has done for decades.  Here is that conversation:
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Let's Elevate Iowa Manufacturing with Michele and Alex

Here we introduce you to the newest Elevate Iowa - Advanced Manufacturing team member Alex Monaghan and Michele Farrell of Measured Intentions the marketing arm of Elevate Iowa for the Iowa Association of Business and Industry. We learn more about the efforts to build interest and excitement into Iowa's manufacturing industry and more.  
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.