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The Business News Headlines 3 February 2021

Midweek and while the markets closed mixed there are signs pointing to a more robust economic recovery.  By the way, you can follow us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you today:
One word can describe Wall Street today..."meh";
The gap is getting wider. What does that...mean?
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wants a meeting;
Oil prices were up again today and why;
Another day another GameStop story;
Cattle, Feed and a Feud;
Pandemic home remodeling is rockin';
The Wall Street Report;
Some new vaccine news.
Those stories PLUS I'll visit with Katie Olthoff about a startup that launched during the pandemic.  It's part of our series about entrepreneurs who took the dive during COVID19 and are making things happen. Katie and her partner launched Chop Local. Think farmers/ranchers, small processing facilities and consumers. And, yes, it is scalable. To listen, just click here! 
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The Chop Local Startup with Katie Olthoff

Not long ago we sent out a message asking for businesses that had launched during the pandemic. Here, as we continue that series, you'll meet Katie Olthoff the co-founder of Chop Local. Born during the summer of 2020 Chop Local has become the link between farmers/ranchers, locally owned processing facilities and you the consumer. An excellent way to know where your protein comes from while supporting local small businesses. What could be better?  Meet Katie Olthoff: 
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The Business News Headlines 6 January 2021

Imagine having to put together the business news headlines with everything else going on in the United States today. I can tell you it wasn't easy.  But, here's what we've got for you today:
Domestic terror and business;
The Georgia Election and what is next;
Investors worry about "Big Tech";
What's in the Biden Tax Plan;
The Wall Street Report;
The World Bank on the recovery.
Those stories plus our first studio interview since March of last year. You'll meet Patrick Palmer who, with his company The Computer Guy is in our Small Business Spotlight. To hear his interesting back-story just click here.
Thanks for coming by and follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. 

Finding A Job Is Easy - Getting It Requires More - Meet Marni Hockenberg

Yes, there are "jobs out there" but actually making yourself into what the company is looking for takes a skill set that many people just don't have. Enter Marni Hockenberg who works with job seekers at the highest level to help them create a brand that works and gives them the tools to secure their future. You can learn more here and by visiting Hockenberg Search. 

The Business News Headlines 2 December 2020

Welcome back to what is the late edition of the business news headlines...don't ask. We lead off with a story about..."PackageMageddon" here's what we've got:
UPS says enough is enough;
China gets slapped by the U.S. Congress;
Good news for Australia;
Could diversity really come to U.S. corporations;
Salesforce had a rough day;
The Wall Street Report;
Some sobering news about the Midwest.
Those stories plus our continuing series about entrepreneurs who have launched during the pandemic or have seen major growth over the past nine months. My guest is Kevin Vandekrol and we call him a "Pedal Pusher" but we're not talking about bikes. Click here to listen.
Thanks, again, for coming by. 
 

The Business News Headlines 25 November 2020

The president has pardoned Michael Flynn who plead guilty to lying to the FBI but that story didn't make the business news. Here, however, is what we've got for you today:
Bingo Cards, 2020 and Delivery Vans;
Staying safe? No not the virus but...hackers;
Slack and Salesforce news;
Credit and young people an interesting story;
Door Dash to pay up $2.5 million;
A crockpot story...no, not "crackpot";
The Wall Street Report;
Buy Now - Pay Later, it's a thing.
Those stories plus you'll hear from yet another person who has launched a business during the pandemic. This time it's personal mentor and life coach Matt Kiernan and how he helps men better understand the stress they face daily and how to adjust. You can listen to that conversation here.
 

Syncing Business and Life with Matt Kiernan

As part of our ongoing series of profiling entrepreneurs who have launched their business during the pandemic meet personal mentor and life coach Matt Kiernan. Matt has a long history of working with and serving people and recently decided to apply what he has learned to help others grow and develop. We talk about a wide range of issues men face in their business and personal life and you're invited to learn if some of this sounds...familiar. 

The Business News Headlines 18 November 2020

Just ahead of an interesting conversation about how to abolish property theft here are the business news stories we've got for you today:
Even with good vaccine news markets fell;
PIMCO accused of having a "fraternity culture";
It's back...Bitcoin;
More possible airline job cuts;
Is Amazon and GoodRX in competition;
The Wall Street Report;
This company pays it's employees...daily.
Those stories and you'll meet Jon Shelness the founder of something called My Property ID Registry. He has taken technology and married it to an old system and says lost or stolen valuables now can be found and returned.  Meet Jon here. 

Making Property Theft Obsolete with Jon Shelness

The number one crime in America is property theft. Millions and millions of dollars are lost but nobody talks about it because, well, it's just...stuff. But, if it's your "stuff" that gets stolen.  Meet Jon Shelness who created something that not only deters theft but can help make sure you get your stuff...back. It's called My Property ID Registry and it uses modern technology to update an old method. Learn more how to protect your business and personal property from Jon.
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The Business News Headlines 26 October 2020

Welcome back to the Monday Edition of the business news headlines and what a day it was on Wall Street. We'll have details and more.  These stories are just a click away:
The worst day for the Dow since early September;
Parents are more and more worried about retirement;
If you get the interview some benefits you might want to ask about;
Theater owners are getting creative;
Holiday season shopping...everything, they say, will change;
The Wall Street Report;
It's called "Pandemic Fatigue" and it's real.
Those stories plus a new segment about entrepreneurs who are launching their startup during the pandemic. You'll meet Alec Davis who, along with his brother Evan and friend Sam Hoyle, recently launched DoughCo Pizza. It's a hyper local story...but we think really cool.  Click here to listen.
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