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The Business News Headlines 4 March 2021

It was another down day on Wall Street and it came down to jobless numbers and a heated market for Treasuries.  Give us less than nine minutes and we'll get you up to speed. Plus, for the interview, it's Jeff Garrison from Results on Purpose.  But first the news:
The "real" unemployment number;
The new unemployment claims number out today;
A massive wage theft story out of Chicago;
New and used vehicle monthly payments are up;
Let's talk about mortgage debt the good and the good;
The Wall Street Report
And, the "Mouse is Leaving the House".
Those stories and my conversation with Jeff Garrison the entrepreneur who helps closely held business to business companies with as few as half a dozen employees to hundreds become the best they can be...and it all takes...focus.  Click here to listen to that conversation. 

Business Coach Jeff Garrison on Pain Points and Fixing Them

It's been several years since we've visited with business coach and entrepreneur Jeff Garrison. Several years ago Jeff started his business Results on Purpose and hasn't looked back. Here we talk about what he does, how those meetings (that happen in cities all over the country) start, what are some common issues he and his clients deal with and then, in the end, I tag on a couple of corporate mission statements that are really powerful.  Lots of ground to cover, meet Jeff! 
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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 3 March 2021

The Mid-Week edition and welcome to Wednesday. It was another down day on Wall Street and we'll share why. Plus, for the interview, former Des Moines Register journalist Kyle Munson will be in to talk about the newly minted Western Iowa Journalism Foundation. But, first the news:
More changes to the COVID19 Relief Bill;
Americans are rushing to file their tax returns;
How the "Death Tax" became a big worry;
U.S. wages are up but...there is a but;
Job cuts and Exxon and morale;
The Wall Street Report;
Masks? We don't need no stinkin' masks!
Then, as we said, Kyle Munson is in for the interview. Having spent 24 years with the Des Moines Register Kyle is now with Principal Financial but...his love of journalism has led him to become the president of the Western Iowa Journalism Foundation. Why does it exist and will he be going on RAGBRAI this year...to listen click here. 
Thanks for coming by! 

The Western Iowa Journalism Foundation with Kyle Munson

What might happen if there are no local news outlets? Who would report on the city council or school board or the local events that go on in every community? Meet Kyle Munson a long-time journalist with the Des Moines Register and who now heads up the Western Iowa Journalism Foundation. While this may sound like a hyper-local story it has implications for journalism across the nation. Here is Kyle...
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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 2 March 2021

Following on the heels of a big day on Wall Street the stock market fell today it's enough to make you dizzy. We've dug up some of the most interesting business news stories for you and here's what you'll get in under ten minutes of listening:
Over a million people pulled out of poverty;
Global pandemic bankruptcies cost plenty;
What about U.S. bankruptcies;
The amazing story of Klarna;
Seven big winners for Warren Buffett;
The Wealth Tax and the richest folks in the U.S.;
The Wall Street Report;
Transaction fees...get ready to shell out more $.
Thanks for coming by! A reminder that you can follow us all day and most of the night on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.  Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 1 March 2021

Welcome to a brand new month...where did February go?  A reminder that if you want to follow us on Twitter you can do that @IOB_NewsHour. Here are the top business news stories we've got for you today:
An unexpected tax bill for millions;
Apple stores are...ready?  Open;
Wind, Texas and the United Kingdom;
Speaking of Texas...Chapter 11 is a deal;
Time is ticking for the COVID19 Relief Bill;
Heard about the "Wealth Tax"? You will today;
The Wall Street Report;
The "Fight for 15" lost a round today.
Those stories plus, for the interview, you'll meet Iowa House Member Ras. Smith (D-Waterloo) who is concerned about workers and worker safety. We talk about that and several other items and the legislation is is proposing this week. He says business groups should support it because it will increase productivity, profits and create a better state for talented workers to enter.  To listen to that conversation, click here.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business of Worker Safety with Rep. Ras Smith

If you missed our exclusive interview with Rep. Ras Smith (D-Waterloo) this past Sunday on News/Talk 1540 KXEL here is that conversation. Rep. Smith tells us he is committed to providing for worker safety in Iowa and to that end is preparing legislation for consideration. We talk about the plight of "essential workers", COVID19, OSHA and why business, for productivity and profit, should be paying attention to worker health and safety. 
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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 26 February 2021

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines...whew...what a week. You're just a click away from some of the biggest business news stories of the day all delivered in under ten minutes. And, remember, follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour all day long.  Here's what we've got for you:
The Blue Chips sink again today and why;
More small businesses are closing;
Meanwhile, personal income is...up;
Oil prices stalled out today but up a bunch in February;
Consumers and the Costco move to $16 an hour;
Some payment system problems today;
The Wall Street Report
And, an island is for sale...and it's stunning.
Those stories PLUS Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine and I get Hyper-Local with Stuff to do in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Hey, it's Friday.  To listen to all of that, just click here! 
Thanks for listening! 

Stuff to DO with Cityview

Every Friday we get Hyper-Local and focus on Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro with Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. No matter where you are this bit of banter is a departure from the serious news we deliver each day. Today we're talking hockey, the Des Moines Art Center, the Des Moines Playhouse, the start of the Girls State Basketball Tournament. Iowa is turning 175 and the Historical Society has some neat things going on. We'll talk TV shows and trivia, Drake Basketball and a funny bit presented by the Des Moines Performing Arts...GO!
 

The Business News Headlines 25 February 2021

Thanks for coming back! Here in under 10 minutes we'll get you up to speed on some of the biggest business news stories of the day. Here's what we've got for you:
What over 30% of Americans are doing with their retirement accounts;
Those outrageous Texas energy bills...we've got news;
The new unemployment claims are in but...
Did you know about the tax implication of the $1,400 stimulus payment?
The Wall Street Report
And, more trouble for the My Pillow guy.
Thanks for coming by and remember you can follow us all day long for the latest business news stories and the markets on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.
Have a great day!