Rural Stories

The Business News Headlines 2 August 2021

It's a brand new month and welcome to August! But it sort of feels like the "same old" in a way as the U.S. grapples with rising cases of COVID19. That story starts our list of news today:
Some bad news some good news on COVID;
For the second time this year it's ammo issues;
Heard about the electric...jet?
A labor problem or a wage problem?
The battery pack blew up, took days to put out the fire;
Running out of stock because of...Amazon;
The Wall Street Report;
Delta puts a wrench into returning to the office.
Those stories plus you'll meet Dr. Glenn Hurst a physician who made the choice to serve in Rural America. Today we'll talk about rural health care, rural economics and his new book. All of this before he launched a bid to become the next U.S. Senator from the State of Iowa.  To listen, click here.
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
 

Dr. Glenn Hurst on Rural America

Several weeks ago I sat down to do an interview with Glenn Hurst, M.D. about rural economic development, rural health care and his new book, "Where Your Hands Are: Memoir of an Indivisible".  At the time of our conversation I did not know he would soon announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senate from the State of Iowa. But...he has.  Meet Dr. Glenn Hurst: 
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.

The Business News Headlines 28 July 2021

It's the final Wednesday of July 2021...time moves on...right? Stay with us after the news and check out the interesting story of Iowan Dave Miglin who, in five years, has visited each of the 942 incorporated communities in the Hawkeye State...why and what's next? We asked...but first the news:
Ice Crème and Israel, both hot;
Hey, good news! "We're in the money!"
No layoff for you they said;
Wanna work here? Get vaccinated;
The Fed and the Economy;
Masks, Retail and Actors;
The Wall Street Report;
Buy American! Says the U.S. government to the U.S. government.
Now the story of Dave Miglin who, five years ago on a whim, decided he would travel to every one of the then 955 incorporated communities in Iowa. Why? What did he learn? What's coming up next?  Click here as we name names...and ask those questions.
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
 
 
 
 

Visiting Iowa's 942 Incorporated Communities with Dave Miglin

Five years ago, on a whim, Dave Miglin the Vice President of Media & Digital Services at Strategic America, a marketing & advertising agency, thought up the idea of visiting every one of the then 955 Incorporated Communities in Iowa.  Recently he finished that project and now wants to find ways to go back and help these towns find ways to capitalize on what they have.  From the tiny community of Le Roy to the redemption at West Bend. Listen as we name names and Dave shares some interesting stories about his journeys. 
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.

The Business News Headlines 12 July 2021

Welcome back to a new set of downs...so to speak. It's a Monday and we've got some of the top business news headlines for you to digest. It's what we do...each weekday. Let's go!
One, Two, Three records today;
He lifts off into space but the stock sinks;
Meanwhile this billionaire was in court and why;
Get ready to shell out more for ESPN+;
White Farmers vs. Black Farmers...it's a story;
Warren Buffett abandons a gas pipeline deal and why;
The Wall Street Report;
We ain't out of the woods yet...new COVID19 numbers.
Also with us for the interview is Ro Crosbie the President/CEO of Tero International and we're talking about making mistakes.  Sure we've all made them but...what we do after realizing our mistake has a huge impact on your ability to lead. That and a new offering from Tero is right here.
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.

The Business News Headlines 7 July 2021

Doesn't feel like it...but it is.  We're already at mid-week and the business news headlines keeps rolling. Remember you can hook up with us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you today:
More jobs than people it seems;
The Fed gives investors a green light;
The issue? Hot dogs and hot dog buns;
This mega chain now wants into health care;
Brisk travel over the holiday...we'll share how brisk;
Let's talk about Jeff Bezos and...money;
Add another product in short supply & you are not going to be happy;
The Wall Street Report;
Two Americas and it's not only a health issue but also economics.
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
 

The Business News Headlines 1 July 2021

Welcome to a brand new month and the start of the second half of 2021.  Glad you're with us again today. Here's what we've got for you and remember to click through to learn more about the Two Lane Rambler, Roger Sanders from Illinois.
The Pandemic was good for them but now?
Robinhood fined $70 million and why;
Commodities are up and oil at $100?;
Let's chat about nude pool parties;
The Wall Street Report;
Jobless rate dips;
The Robinhood IPO explained.
For the interview you'll meet writer Roger Sanders who just kicked off his travel blog the Two Lane Rambler. It's a neat story about the hidden treasurers we can find if we get off the interstate and ramble down the two lane roads in Rural America. To hear about his startup click here.
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
 
 

Roger Sanders the Two Lane Rambler

You never know where you'll find an interesting story. A couple of weeks ago we got an email from an old friend, Roger Sanders, asking if we might take a look at his new adventure and business. Two Lane Rambler is all about "Discovering Rural America" as this former newspaper and magazine writer travels the back roads and helps you discover hidden treasurers tucked away in small towns and villages. We think it's a neat idea and pleased to share it with you. Enjoy...
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.

NTPDA Meet Our Member Agri Parts

Part of the NTPDA mission is to give voice to our members and help them expand their business. Today you'll meet one of our newest members, Agri Parts a family owned company based in Bolognia, Italy. It's an area that has been dubbed "Motor Country" because of the high level of manufacturing including Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Here you'll meet John Danielson the Agri Parts representative based in Wisconsin and learn more about what they sell, their expansion goals, new technology on their website and why the Malone Family joined the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association. Meet John: 
Thanks for listening and remember, if you've got news about your NTPDA Member Business make sure you reach out to us with the story. We'd love to tell it. You can call us at 1-877-668-0900. 

The Business News Headlines 22 June 2021

We'll kick off the news with a shocking story about Amazon and then don't miss our business interview with John Danielson who is the U.S. representative for the Italian based agricultural parts company, Agri Parts.  But, first the news:
Amazon destroys millions of products each year;
The IKEA menu that...well...was an embarrassment;
Abigale Disney throws shade on billionaires;
More about the Ford F-150 Lightning;
Subway really didn't need this press;
The Wall Street Report;
Bumble employees get a week off...with pay and why.
Those stories plus you'll meet John Danielson in a business story of Agri Parts….a family owned company based in Italy…in a town known for building Lamborghinis and Ferrari’s.  John Danielson of Wisconsin is the U.S. rep and we’re talking international business and business growth. To listen, just click here! 
Thanks for listening!