By now you know what happens each Friday...some fun times with Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor for Cityview Magazine. Here we're talking about some cool stuff going down in the Metro this weekend into next week. Stuff like:
- Justin Jarrell at XKB Tonight!
- Weekend Comedy at the Des Moines Playhouse;
- What? A Victorian Funeral at Living History Farms;
- Grandview has "Stripper";
- Our friends at Sleepy Hollow gonna scare you;
- Slaugherhouse ya know.
- The DSM Public Library is OPEN!!
- The Blank Park Zoo and Night Eyes...a bit different this year.
And, along the way we'll offer some commentary on stuff that may, or may not, have anything to do with what we're helping to promote. It's what we do on Friday.
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Pack up all your cares and get into Stuff to DO with Cityview and its managing editor, Jeff Pitts. Here we'll talk about Eat Week going on in West Des Moines. The Nadas and their show. Next month in Cityview it's the "70 Wonders of Des Moines". There is a Wedding Show going on this weekend a big play in Pella and oldtime baseball at Living History Farms. So much to do...enjoy!
Investors are looking at a couple of things: Earnings and the expected rate cut by the Fed. But...and you knew that was coming...if the Fed does cut rates and their is an economic downturn...what then? In the business news headlines today:
- Wall Street and the Flatline;
- Did something fishy happen with that government deal;
- Happy Birthday to YOU...Internet;
- Lyft Pink is seeing green;
- Uber and a new business plan;
- Grubhub...more trouble;
- Online videos are crushing television. Hello TV executives.
Those stories plus a conversation with Stephanie Preusch who is the Executive Director for the Neighborhood Finance Corporation. Now, while that sounds like a fancy name they are anything but. Think of low cost entry into homeownership PLUS funds to fix up a home. The surprising world of housing options with this non-profit organization. Listen here.
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The markets struggled all day and in the end the Dow missed making it back to the flat-line. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 24th day of October. And, we've got a shorter segment today because we've got a rare two-part interview with the current Mayor of the City of Des Moines, Iowa, Frank Cownie. In the news:
- What happened today on Wall Street;
- Tesla is now the most valuable U.S. automaker;
- Flight Shaming...it's a thing;
- Twitter stock drops and we'll share why;
- Pot profits...going up in smoke.
Those stories plus a two-part long form interview with Mayor Frank Cownie. Mayor Cownie has served the city of Des Moines, Iowa for 16 years and he wants another four. I'll ask him why voters should reward him for that. Plus we'll talk about promises made and he says...kept. Here is Part One.
Then in Part Two we'll talk about the water issue that impacts not only Des Moines but also the surrounding communities that buy water from the Des Moines Water Works. We'll also get into flooding, climate change and more. Here is Part Two.
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There is something to be said about holding a major business event in your back-yard...no travel. Join us as we talk about the Central Iowa Business Conference slated for Thursday, September 19th here in the Des Moines, Iowa Metro. My guests are Leisa Fox and Todd McDonald who will take you through the programming that has been designed to offer maximum input for your time and money. And, yes, tickets are available here.
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It's nearly here! The annual Sweet Corn Festival in Adel, Iowa is a big deal...no, really it is. Here we get hyper-local and tell you about this small community just west of Des Moines and what remarkable changes have occurred there over the past several years. My guest is Deb Bengston from the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce and yes...we'll also talk about the seven tons of sweet corn they will shuck on Friday, the parade, music and more. Fun stuff...now go!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
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It's a holiday shortened week but yet we find things to talk about with Laura Kinnard of Drake University, Des Moines Area Community College and DMBizMixer.com. We kick things off talking about "road-diets" and business, speeding, business blogging and some weight loss. Oh...and there are a couple of business events happening too. Here's Laura!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
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Each week the Managing Editor of Cityview Magazine, Jeff Pitts drops in to share with you "Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro" this weekend into next week. And what a LIST he has...we've got the Iowa Cubs and a special bike thingy on Sunday. Spooky stuff going on in Ankeny. Can you believe it? Marilyn Maye in DSM! Our own Simon Estes sings with the DSM Symphony. We gotta pay "Rent"! George Thorogood does Des Moines. Some Andrew Lloyd Weber, Farmers Market and Ella is "Enchanted. And, as usual, we take many "side trips" to get to what we're talking about...go!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
