Non Profit

Mr. Radio - Ron Sorenson and KFMG

Back in the 1960's teenager Ron Sorenson began his radio career. He's still at it today.  Sorenson is the General Manager of low-power radio station KFMG an eclectic, non-profit broadcast facility that has an interesting history and an uncertain future.  He took us through the KFMG story as only Ron can.  Here is that 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Botanical Garden - Growing and Open

Many are surprised to learn that in the heart of Des Moines there is 14 acres of land dedicated to the flora of our earth. The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has grown and added much outside and inside. Kelly Norris came by to talk about that and the upcoming Spring Garden Festival where you can get some plants and some help for spring planting.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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

A Non-Profit Home Financing Alternative

We hear, all the time, about how frustrated people, especially first-time home buyers, are when it comes to finding financing. Meet Stephanie Preusch from the Neighborhood Finance Corporation a twenty-five year old non-profit mortgage bank that can get folks into a house for about 5% down. They can also help individuals qualify for up to a $10,000 forgivable loan to fix your new home up.  Yeah, we thought so too!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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

On a Mission with Charlie Wittmack

Our guest is Charlie Wittmack, a person sometimes described as an adventurer. However that label cuts short what his drive and ambition are really about. The former leader of Above and Beyond Cancer, talks about how that began.  How he went around the world in search of adventure and, in the end, found himself.  Today his new start-up is called Charity Launch which is exactly what it sounds like. Enjoy!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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Celebrating Work - Iowa Job Honor

A program that celebrates and lifts up the power of having a job. Kyle Horn is passionate about not only filling jobs but filling lives.  The Iowa Job Honor program speaks to employers as well as people who have experienced success in the simple celebration of having a...job. Powerful!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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Strong Dads with Carlos Walker

Our friend, Carlos Walker, believes much of societies woes can be fixed by having Strong Dads involved in the life of their children. In this conversation Carlos explains the program, what it would help repair and why some folks need to be taught fatherhood. 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

What is SILT and Why it Matters

Iowa is truly an agricultural state. But, what if we don't replace our farmers and our food supply with new agriculturalists and producers? That's one of the reasons SILT exists. We sat down with Suzan Erem the president of this new non-profit to talk about that and the importance of preserving our land.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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Justin Mandelbaum on An Artistic Endevor

We love this project!  Justin Mandelbaum, whose family has been part of Des Moines for over 150 years, made the decision to come back to his home town and create something special.  Des Moines Arts is a non-profit development for artists which will be housed in the abandoned Century Link Building.  And, because Justin has done this before...he's not guessing at its success.  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Marketing for Non-Profits

Also at the AMA-Iowa Experience event we met Cailin Stockdale the marketing director for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa.  We asked her about the organization, the importance of volunteers, how she markets to her demographic and what she thought about the AMA-Iowa Experience.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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Getting Sweet with the Urban Ambassadors!

Des Moines is a diverse community with so much going on it's sometimes hard to keep up! Everybody here seems to be committed to creating a better overall community.  Meet Bethany Wilcoxon from the Greater Des Moines Partnership as well as Urban Ambassadors and Greg Van Den Berghe a retail marketing professional and a board member of Urban Ambassadors. We kick of with a discussion about #SeizeDesMoines and then get into the special event this Friday evening.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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.