Non Profit

The YMCA Annual Campaign with Tom Wheeler

A couple of weeks ago my friend Tom Wheeler called me and asked me if I knew of the residential housing program of the Des Moines YMCA. I did not so we figured you may not know much about it either. The YMCA is about to launch their annual campaign so we invited Tom to our studio to chat about that and his favorite program that provides housing for folks once homeless.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.

The Central Iowa Center for Independent Living - Who Knew?

Our guest is the new executive director of the Central Iowa Center for Independent Living, Reyma McCoy McDeid. Something we bet you didn't know existed. We learn about their unique place in assisting people with disabilities and how the staff has a personal connection with people who are disabled. 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.

Allegra Marketing with Amy Eaton

Our guest is Amy Eaton Jaeger who is the Chief Experience Director for Allegra Marketing - Print - Mail and we chat a bit about advertising/marketing and the 12 non-profits the company is helping with $10,000 worth of assistance. Good stuff when a couple of marketing people get together. 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.

Lessons from "Miracle on the Hudson " with Dave Sanderson

Our friend, Dave Sanderson, came to Des Moines to deliver a message to the Red Cross of Central Iowa and was kind enough to share some time with us. Dave was the last person off US Airways Flight 1549 which, on January 15, 2009 made a crash landing into the Hudson River in New York City. In this interview Dave talks about that, the lessons he learned, his work with Tony Robbins, his entry into public speaking, his book and the new movie about the event.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.

PETS of Panora and Dog Fighting in Iowa

We've had such a positive experience with the animal rescue center called Panora PETS. Michael has three dogs from this volunteer rescue. We chat about that and then about the horror of dog fighting in Iowa. Something we were shocked to learn is happening with regularity. Here is Melodie Smith who rescued Sarge a Bait Dog...no really. 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.

The School of Metaphysics and Your Mind

Over the past several months we've talked about "mindfullness", being aware of time and space in, perhaps a different way. Meet Terry Martin and Mavis Curry from the School of Metaphysics. The idea that our mind could control so many things from health to wealth isn't new but more people are turning inward so they can become better at what they do. An interesting conversation about this non-profit school with locations throughout the Midwest.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.

Immanuel Pathways an Answer for your Family

As our society grows older what do family care-givers do when our loved ones wish to stay in their home?  Good question and a possible answer comes from Gina Graham from Immanuel Pathways PACE program...something news to the Des Moines Metro. Good advice and information. 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.

Light the Night and You!

Coming to Des Moines is the Light the Night event to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and their efforts to find a cure while lifting up those who have been stricken by the disease. Here's Mary Ann with more: 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.

Global Greens - Diversity and Food with Hilary Burbank

This is a great story about food and diversity. Lutheran Services in Iowa has a program called Global Greens which matches up refugees coming to the Des Moines Metro to garden plots that, in turn, produce food for consumption and for sales at Farmer's Markets. It's business at it's most "grass roots" level. Meet Hilary Burbank: 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.