West Des Moines

A High Tech - Business Centered Event in West Des Moines

When we heard of this West Des Moines Community School District event that invites business to take part in the jobs of tomorrow we had to visit with Justin Miller an instructor in the district. Learn more about why the Lunch and Learn scheduled for this Thursday and why DMCS is looking to the future in jobs and tech. 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.

The Boat, The River and West Des Moines

Michael LaValle is no stranger to start-ups. He is the General Manager and Culinary Director of the Embassy Club, he founded The Hub on the Des Moines River and he and his bride operate Trellis located in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. He is also a riverboat captain on the Jonathan Anderson White paddle wheel boat.  And that is where this story gets interesting.  Tired of fighting flooding conditions downtown Michael has asked the City of West Des Moines for permission to float his riverboat there.  That sparked an interesting debate. Here is our conversation and attempt to move this neat economic development idea along.  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Learning Rx with Nancy Pim

We asked Nancy Pim from The Learning Rx to come back to the studio and spend some time with us so we could all learn more about the amazing work her firm does in helping people...learn.  No, this is not a tutoring business but a "fix-it" business for learning.  Interesting conversation.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Spinning a Yarn about...Yarn!

We love profiling passionate small business owners.  That's one of the reasons we created the Business News Hour.  Here we visit with Beth Rowles from the Yarn Junction about her business and how/why she expanded from Carroll, Iowa to West Des Moines.  Who...knew?  Enjoy the conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Central State Bank in the Metro with Bill Grund

For some time Central State Bank, with headquarters in State Center, Iowa has been "flying under the radar" in the Des Moines Metro.  That's no longer the case according to Bill Grund the Vice President of Commercial Lending.  Here we learn more about this truly locally owned bank, what they do and who their primary customer might be.  Enjoy.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Buying/Selling a Business with Sam Kreamer

On Wednesday, August 13th Sam Kreamer from the Kreamer Law Firm will present a Lunch and Learn for the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce.  The topic will be "The Legal Issues Surrounding the Buying or Selling of a Business". Here we talk about some of the concerns and aspects of buying or selling...businesses.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

From the Battlefield to Aspire with Sonya Brekke

She's been in business for less than a year.  We "found" Sonya Brekke in her clothing store, Aspire, early this summer and learned about her passion to do for others.  With no retail experience Sonya started her business and added "cause marketing".  We think it's an amazing story and one you should hear. Enjoy.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Getting Social with Ini Augustine

The business "push-back" regarding using social media to assist in marketing business tends to be "OK, but, what is the ROI?" Our point is usually, "What is the ROI of not being engaged with consumers." So, we reached out to Ina Augustine the owner of SocialWise Media Group to chat a bit about her business and some interesting stories about social media marketing.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Mayor Steve Gaer on West Des Moines, Medical Marijuana and More

We invited Mayor Steve Gaer of West Des Moines in for a chat about the economic development of his community, the future of new developments, bike trails, malls and a reflection with regard to the the new Iowa Medical Marijuana Law which he was instrumental in shepherding. Here is our wide ranging discussion.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Did You Know it Could be Fixed? Jake Roberts

This may not come as a surprise to you but we figured that if you broke your cell phone or tablet screen the equipment was done. Not so fast says Jake Roberts of We Fix It Repair based in the Historic Valley Junction.  When you listen you will note Michael's surprise.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.