Rural / Urban

The Competitiveness of Iowa - Iowa Business Council

For several years the Iowa Business Council has taken the measurement of the competitiveness of Iowa as it relates to business development and more. Meet Elliot Smith the executive director of the Iowa Business Council as we talk about the many areas of measurement and how are we doing in the Hawkeye state. 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.

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.

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.

Think Before You Launch - Bart Ludlow

Drones have become popular for any number of industries and, now that the prices have started to come down, it's expected that more will be hitting the skies. Think Before You Launch began it's mission of public education and safety several weeks ago. Here we visit with Bart Ludlow about the group, it's mission and how "A little information could prevent a BIG accident."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.

TelePharm Pharmacy Solutions with Roby Miller

It's a huge breakthrough for rural and isolated communities that need access to pharmaceutical services but no drug store for miles.  Enter Roby Miller and TelePharm a way in which physicians can safely prescribe medications and have those filled right in town. Roby comes from a pharmacy family, TelePharm is now in several states and...he's not yet 30 years old. 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, here is our Facebook Page.

Talking Startup Stories with Mike Colwell and Ben Lefever

Our returning guest Mike Colwell from SquareOne Des Moines brings with him Benjamin Lefever from CertinTell a way in which patients can connect with their physician over great distances saving time and money. Ben is on stage next week but we've got him first! 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, here is our Facebook Page.

Non-Profit Fund Raising with Ahnemann Associates

How do non-profit hospitals and long term health care facilities raise money for building campaigns or for charitable fund development? It is both an art and a science developed over years of success at Ahnemann Associates. In studio with us is Darryl Ahnemann and daughter Kristina Ahnemann Ridgely.  We asked about that and...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.

Rural Economic Development and the USDA

The USDA is not only about farmers and farms it also plays a significant roll in rural economic development. Our friend Bill Menner from the Rural Development arm of the United States Department of Agriculture came by to talk about bird flu to home loans.  Seriously interesting stuff.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.

Building More into Iowa

For thirty years the Iowa Area Development Group has been active in creating not only traditional economic development projects but also has been a partner in cultural community development projects. We visited, at some length, with Rand Fisher the president of IADG to learn more. 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, here is our Facebook Page.

TeleMedicine, Certintell and Ben Lefever

Telemedicine has become an attraction for patients and providers who wish to cut costs and have the ability to communicate using the Internet. But there has been a question of security and ease of delivery. Meet Ben Lefever the creator of Certintell a new startup in the delivery of telemedicine. We spent some time asking the questions and getting some solid answers. 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, here is our Facebook Page.