Start Up Stories

I Shop Where I Live - A Startup Story

Their tag line is "Where Main Street Meets the Internet". Meet Cherie Edilson the co-founder of ShopWhereILive a market place for businesses in neighborhoods, cities, towns and chambers. Imagine a way for your local small business to have a way to reach internet customers...everywhere. Let's do it...meet Cherie!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Great Vibrations - Small Business Spotlight

We love doing the Small Business Spotlight and today we sit down with sisters Brooke Benschoter and Ann Rollag partners in the new venture called Great Vibrations. Here we talk about what Great Vibrations is, what it does and how it works. First developmed by NASA this technology is really amazing. Click through and what was that about 3 free sessions? 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Business News Headlines 25 May 2018

President Trump scraps the North Korea Summit and business says?  Thanks for clicking through to the Friday Edition of the Vacation Edition of the Business News Hour. Seasonal food stand work…not just for kids anymore. NETFLIX and a new business model for broadcasting…not ratings but…subscribers.
We’ve got some NAFTA News…  Fired Ford Exec…now heading another car company…. Those stories and a conversation with Rather Welch…and the dirty job of cleaning garbage cans on Anna Maria Island…but with a major twist on sustainability. And Jeff Pitts back in DSMUSA joins us for Stuff to DO in the Metro this weekend and into next week. Click through for more.  
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Small Business Spotlight - Transformational Wealth

This week our Small Business Spotlight...seems right for National Small Business Week, right...is Ashley Miller from Transformational Wealth. We talk about who her clients are, what she does and why she believes so many younger people need her services. Learn more wtih Ashley Miller in our Small Business Spotlight! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Chef David Baruthio and Earlham, Iowa

Earlier today we sat down with Chef David Baruthio of Baru 66 and Saison as he announces,here and first, his effort to open a cafe and a bistro in Earlham. The project has been a $2.5 million dollar renovation of an historic building there and, as David says, it will become a focal point for the community and the region. He even shares with you the "soft opening" date. Here is our conversation.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
 

Laura Kinnard is Working on a Project...that and Networking in the Metro

OK, we're going to tease you...a bunch. Laura Kinnard, MBA is working on a project for finding space for startups. She is here to tease the subject a bit. Then it's on to networking and educational opportunities for business. A host of gatherings including LeadN15 coming to town this week. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Collaborate DSM with Clinton Akerberg

One word: WOW! What a neat place for co-working in Des Moines. Here founder Clinton Akerberg talks about Collaborate DSM. Why it is here, what is costs and how come it looks so cool?  
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Black Girls Do Bike with Brandi Miller

We met Brandi Miller at a bicycle event at Bike World of West Des Moines and wanted to learn more about this interesting group of women and what they are all about. Listen as Brandi talks about "women of color" and bicycles, how she got involved and more. If you want to hook up with Black Girls Do Bike here is that link and yes, you can reach out to Brandi through their private Facebook Page. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Accelerate DSM with Mike Colwell

It will be here before you know it... Accelerate DSM is an opportunity for startups to established businesses get a handle on a host of topics. Here Mike Colwell from SquareOne DSM talks about the event, what's on tap and how to register for a full day of information that can be critical to your business success. Ready? GO!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Medial Marijuana Oil Dispensary in Windsor Heights

On Tuesday (28 March 2018) the Iowa Department of Public Health picked three companies who will open Medical Marijuana (Cannabis Oil) Dispensaries in the State. MedPharm of Des Moines will operate two. One in Sioux City and the other in Windsor Heights. Here, on our Newsmaker Line, is Lucas Nelson from MedPharm talking about the product, the choice of locations, what consumers can expect and what still needs to be done in the Iowa Legislature. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.