Manufacturing

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.  
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The Impact of Brexit on the Agricultural Economy

Today the Iowa Farm Bureau held an Economic Summit at their West Des Moines Headquarters. The person responsible for that event is Dave Miller the Research Director for the organization. We caught up with Dave on our Newsmaker Line to learn what he believes might be the big impact of Brexit on the farm economy and the economy in general.  
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.

Can the DSM Metro Compete on the World Economic Stage?

We live in a global economy. For proof when there is a hiccup in China our markets reflect concern. Now the question for the Greater Des Moines Partnership is "Can Central Iowa compete on the world economic stage." The answer, according to our guest Kavi Chawla of Baton Global is a solid "Yes!" but we need structure.  A great conversation...listen in. 
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.

The Wells Blue Bunny Story with Mike Wells

It's an interesting family business that's been around for generations. Mike Wells joins us to talk about the beginnings of Wells Blue Bunny, where the name came from and what's this re-branding they've been involved with? We also talk about the Iowa Business Council and what that means for Iowa and Iowa businesses. 
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.

We're Taking Care of Business with Emily and Jessie from ABI

There is no lack of opportunity in Iowa and the association that has been on the front lines for business opportunity here is the Iowa Association of Business and Industry. Here to talk about that and the upcoming conference, "Taking Care of Business" and the Leadership Institute are Emily Schettler and Jessie Stewart.  Listen in! 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. 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.

Iowa's Economic Climate with Elliott Smith of the Iowa Business Council

The Iowa Business Council yesterday released their First Quarter Economic Report and with us to break down the numbers is Elliott Smith the IBC Executive Director. Here is our conversation as to what the state's largest corporations and universities think about the future of our economy.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. 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.

Taking Care of Business with Kim and Kathy

Our friends from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry are back to chat a bit about this year's Taking Care of Business Conference. Kim Didier from the Business Resources Department of DMACC joins ABI Vice President Kathy Anderson to give voice to this year's gathering in Sioux City. Some great things on the horizon as Iowa ABI attempts to offer true value to its members. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Buying and Building a Business with Fred Buie

Our guest is Fred Buie who came to Iowa several years ago to buy and then build a business. Today is is the president of Keystone Manufacturing of Des Moines. We talk about how he got here and how renewable energy has changed his business and what his company does for sustainable living.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook 

The Competitiveness of Iowa - Iowa Business Council

For several years the Iowa Business Council has taken the measurement of the competitiveness of Iowa as it relates to business development and more. Meet Elliot Smith the executive director of the Iowa Business Council as we talk about the many areas of measurement and how are we doing in the Hawkeye state. Our conversation.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Communicating with Members of ABI for the Future

Our guest is Emily Schettler from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry whom we caught up with on a business trip to Alabama. Our conversation hinges on how ABI listens and then builds a communication network among its members and why that is critical to creating projects and policies that impact education, the trades and jobs. Meet Emily:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.