Non Profit

Des Moines European Heritage Association

Our guest is long-time friend Suzanne Hull the Board President of the Des Moines European Heritage Association. Why is it important, who do they serve, what have they got planned for upcoming events?  We asked them all and she answered...have a listen: 
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.

Jason Rose for the Iowa Motor Truck Association

Our guest is Jason Rose from Midwest Wheel a family owned company in business since 1911...wow.  We chat a bit about what Midwest Wheel does and then get into a discussion about the Iowa Motor Truck Association. What is it and why does it exist?  We asked and Jason answered. We also talk about the Iowa Truck Driving Championships taking place this week...here you go!
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 Des Moines Social Club with Mickey Davis

If you're in Des Moines you've heard about the Des Moines Social Club and, no doubt, have experienced some of their offerings. But, then again, maybe not. We sat down with Mickey Davis the Program Manager to learn more about the "back-story" of what goes into creating a wide variety of experiences. We also asked what the Des Moines Social Club...isn't.  
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.

Non-Profit Volunteers and Startup Servons

We love startups and today we learn about Servons from co-founder Steve Schott. Servons helps non-profits not only track volunteer hours but also serves as a way to reward and keep volunteers engaged. How does it all work?  Meet Steve: 
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.

CASA in Central Iowa and How YOU Can Help

There is a program designed to assist children in the nation and here in Central Iowa. It's called Court Appointed Special Advocate or CASA and here to explain what it is and how you might help is Jean M. Baker a friend of the broadcast. Learn more...now. 
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.

Non-Profit Benefit Administrarion and Merit Resources (Now Aureon)

Our friend Cynde Cronin from Merit Resources (Now Aureon) talks about the special relationship the company has with non-profits. How, often, non-profit companies struggle with balance between mission, board, fund-raising and the area of benefits administration. Is there an answer? 
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.

Tiny Home Villages - Joppa Outreach and the City of Des Moines

On any given day there are roughly 300 people sleeping under bridges, in parks or in tents. This is the story of Joppa Outreach and what they believe is an answer to the issue if only the City of Des Moines will give them the green light. Meet Joe Stevens, Amy Hunold-Van Gundy and Kyle Horn in studio to offer up a solution and offer transition to families. Please listen: 
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.

LEAP with the Downtown Chamber of Des Moines

Our guest is the Downtown Des Moines Chamber Executive Jennifer Chittenden and we chat it up about the 2016 LEAP program. What is it? Consider that Iowa, according to American Express, ranks dead last in the nation when it comes to support of female owned businesses. LEAP is one tool that seeks to change that. We talk about the program, who it is for and more: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.

The Urban Bicycle Food Ministry of Des Moines

Their slogan is, "Serving Radical Hospitality One Burrito at a Time" and we love it. Our guest is founder Joe Laslo who, along with other volunteers, takes to the streets of Des Moines delivering food and water to individuals who are food insecure to homeless. A good program that perhaps you can help...  Here is our conversation: 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.

Opera Project DSM with Gloria Olson

How about some culture from the Business News Hour? Gloria Olson joins us to chat about the new Opera Project DSM a non-profit created to expand our knowledge and appreciation of opera. We talk about that and about an upcoming event Suor Angelica performed at the Staplin Performing Arts Center at the West Des Moines Valley High School featuring Leyla Martinucci and conducted by Stefano Vignanti. No, this is the real thing. 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.