Technology

The Business News Headlines 2 October 2018

So much going on today and we've got the hottest business news stories just a click away. Today we'll talk about:
Amazon and $15 an hour - What was the push and who is next?
The resurrection of Toys R Us? 
Making a good product too...good?
A ruling for pot that went against employeers;
It is "The Best in the World" - What? 
Parents spending more on adult children than planning for retirement;
Mixed close on Wall Street but the Dow did hit a new record.
Those stories and a conversation with Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) about a host of items. We're talking wages, health care, working families, international trade, the Supreme Court and much more. Sen. Merkley for the interview.
Thanks so much for clicking through! 

The Business News Headlines 27 September 2018

If you were working today, or watching what was going on in Washington, D.C. you may have missed the big business news stories. But, not to worry...we've got you covered. On tap today:
The SEC goes after Elon Musk...
Remember with the "future" was in plastics? Now it might be in....pot;
Speaking of drugs we've got Aetna/CVS news;
What careers lead to higher percentages of divorce? We have a list of the top seven;
Oh, and what happened on Wall Street. 
Those stories and a conversation about the Hawkeye Safety Conference coming up in October. Our guests are Bill Gerhard from the Iowa State Building and Construction Trades Council and Tammi Goerdt from The Heartland Center at the University of Iowa.
Also today a frank and honest conversation with Don DeWaay the founder of The Profit Zone. Having come through the recession Don has been building back and now works with business owners on things like freedom, fullfillment and financial reward. Good stuff here!
Thanks, as always, for listening!

Business Education and Networking with Laura Kinnard!

Just off of two festivals Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer and Drake University joins us to talk about some business networking and educational events happening this week into next week. Some Chamber events, the Evelyn K. Davis Center, a magazine launch, AMA-Iowa series and things going on with the Greater Des Moines Partnership. So much to do and to learn. Click through for Laura! And, if you want your event listed hit her up on Twitter with #DMBizEvents.
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 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, 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 Events for Networking and Education with Laura Kinnard

Click through to listen to our own Laura Kinnard of Drake University and the founder of DMBizMixer.com a portal for business education and networking... It's great to have her back with us. And, to get your event listed it's #DMBizEvents on Twitter. 
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 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, 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.

The Business News Headlines 17 September 2018

Checking out the business news headlines along with two great business interviews. Here is what we have on tap for you this afternoon:
Shorter work week? How about a shorter work day?
Whatcha going to do with that extra time off? How about a movie?
IBM is being sued - Age Discrimination;
We told you, budget cut are coming says the White House;
China and U.S. Trade - What happened today on Wall Street.
Those stories plus we welcome back Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer and Drake University with networking and business education events this week. Get your event published with #DMBizEvents on Twitter. 
Also today, we're talking about the Des Moines River Project with Mat Swift. Mat is from Columbus, GA where they, five years ago, opened the nation's largest river adventure park and the result has been, in his words, "amazing". What does that have to do with Des Moines? Plenty and Mat says the Iowa capital is even better suited than his home town. You've got to hear this...
Thanks for clicking through...and you can join us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour
 

Business News Headlines 10 September 2018

The business news headlines for Monday the 10th of September. What's on tap? Click through for:
The New Tax Law may have you paying more, not less in taxes;
CBS to pay Moonves up to $120 million if...
Nike has more to worry about and it comes in the form of Amazon;
The next mobile technology is 5G who is doing what...we tell;
Tipping, who tips more, how much is correct and more;
What happened today and why on Wall Street.
Those stories and we'll also have a remix of a conversation with Melissa Vine who has not one but...four businesses she works at.
And here is a conversation with Angela Harrington about the amazing Hotel Grinnell. What did it take to create a first class hotel out of a school building built in 1921...and in a town of 10,000 people?  Have a listen!
And, thank you for clicking through!

Iowa School Finance Information Services with Margaret Buckton

Today we visit with Margaret Buckton from the Iowa School Finance Information Services Company...they do business with 300 of Iowa’s 330 school districts helping them deal with budgets, financing, board training and more. Today we’ll be talking about Iowa and Education from the business side of the ledger... This in light of our lead story that says teachers in the U.S. are actually being paid less than they were in 2009....stay with us.
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 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, 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.

The Business News Headlines 4 September 2018

Each weekday just ahead of 5pm Central we offer up the business news headlines of the day. Today you can check out these stories and later a special conversation as we go Out to Lunch with Kirsten Anderson. But first the news:
Trade with Canada being fueled by President Trump who made some interesting statements;
Nike just pulled off a stunning marketing ploy;
Who needs a Tesla when there are so many other choices...now;
Notice anything interesting about Chrome? Look again;
What happened on Wall Street and Why.
Those stories and we'll go Out to Lunch with Kirsten Anderson at Vino 209. First it's "Quick Bites" with three questions and then we'll dive into workplace harrassment and her mission to end it in her lifetime. 
Thanks so much for clicking through!

The Business News Headlines 23 August 2018

Click through to learn more about these top business news stories and later two great interviews:
Markets hit a wall today and we'll share why;
So, is Tesla REALLY going private? We've got an update;
There is one job young people don't want even though it pays well;
Grocery store plastic bags on the way out;
No, Mr. President that is not the price of a Camero in China
Those stories the markets and our Restaurant of the Week is Central Standard. You've got to listen to our conversation with general manager Andy Crounse it's pretty clear why this new place was packed today at lunch.
Then you can click through to listen to Michael Lawrence the founder of something called BluJaket. He's pretty stoked about the mobile app and we were too once we heard what it can do for retail, restaurants and sporting/special events. 
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BluJaket - Targeted Special Offers for Retail, Restaurants and Special Events

You might say that Michael Lawrence the Founder/CEO of BluJaket is pumped. You might...and if you did you would be right! We went "Out to Lunch" with Michael to learn more about his mobile app, BluJaket. What is it? You know how you've got a drawer with coupons, rubber bands and other "stuff". It's where coupons go to die. How about an app that targets your current and future customers with an offer when they are in your area? Retail, Restaurants, Special Events....click through and learn more about BluJaket and what it can do for your business...and yeah...Michael is pumped. 
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.