Windsor Heights

Peterson Holistic Services Is.....

Earlier today we visited with Joy and Kevin Peterson from Peterson Holistic Services that celebrated their open house at their Windsor Heights location.  Holistic services are becoming more mainstream. We ask about that and more.  Join us in the Small Business Spotlight.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Glorious Desserts with Gloria Olson

Today our small business spotlight shines on Gloria Olson the person behind every bit of goodness coming from Glorious Desserts. We talk about the cake baking industry, how she got started in the business and some interesting, and intriguing, stories about...her. From Windsor Heights, Iowa here is Gloria: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 European Christmas Experience

When we started seeing photos and video from Europe about Christmas celebrations, extravagant lighting, outdoor special events we reached out to our friends David Baruthio of Baru 66 and Michael Leo of the Strudl Haus and asked them to share their thoughts on how the holiday is celebrated in France and Austria vs. the celebration here. We also talk...food.  Have a listen!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.

How Bankers Trust Uses Community Capital

You can say what you want about how "big is better" but, in reality, being connected wins the day. Betty Ridout is from the Windsor Heights location of Bankers Trust. We talked about being truly "local", what it means to be invested in a community and how that investment is truly the capital of a community.  Enjoy!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 Legacy of Colby Interests and Windsor Heights

Colby Interests is a family company that, for the most part, started the community of Windsor Heights, Iowa. We sat down with Theresa Greenfield is the president of Colby Interests a company that holds much of the commercial property in Windsor Heights and has investments in many Metro Communities. We talked about the history and a peek forward with current projects that are underway. 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.

Personal Histories with David Furneaux

Our Small Business Wednesday focus is on David Furneaux who has a passion for history and helping individuals share their story. Furneaux History and Video is a business he formed several years ago to do just that. What's involved and how he works...we wanted to know so, we asked.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 Family Law Business with Marcy O'Brien

When people think of attorneys, well, there are lots of jokes. We asked Marcy O'Brien about that and what else about this business people might think they know about but don't.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 Colby Interests Story with Theresa Greenfield

The family owned real estate development company began back in 1947 and today own wide swaths of commercial property across the Des Moines Metro including roughly 40% of the commercial property in Windsor Heights where they are proudly headquartered.  We sat down with Theresa Greenfield the president of Colby Interests to discuss not only the history but also peek into the future of commercial development in the Metro.  Here is that 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

Rev. Chris Olkiewicz and Windsor Heights Lutheran Church

We made welcome Rev. Chris Olkiewicz the lead pastor of the Windsor Heights Lutheran Church and we talked about many things from remodeling to immigrant children. Oh, and how somebody with a Polish name became a Lutheran.  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.

TLC Vintage Collection with Janet Piller

We'll be the first to admit a lack of knowledge when it comes to "chalk paint". However, Janet Piller has got it down.  Her shop TLC Vintage Collection is one of a kind in the area and brims with paint that takes the work out of refinishing furniture, kitchen cabinets...just about anything. We talked about the paint, husband Dan and her unique place in retail sales. 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.