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Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
What is...equity and how do we measure it? What stands in the way for some to realize a building of wealth? For the most part these are questions many of us don't think about and that is entirely the problem. Meet Elisabeth Buck the president of the United Way of Central Iowa as we talk about diversity, equity and inclusiveness and something called The 21 Day Equity Challenge. To be clear, this is a free program that can be used by anyone...anywhere. The topics that are covered will allow you to not only learn but also feel comfortable in talking about these issues and take positive steps to create a better life for us all. Here is our conversation:
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Mixed signals or not, Wall Street had a great day today as it appears that some sort of federal stimulus program isn't dead after all. Welcome to the business news headlines for Wednesday the 7th of October. Here's what we've got for you:
Are investors too optimistic;
Another restaurant chain in bankruptcy;
5 skills that need to go on your resume;
Door Dash has launched a new product;
Amazon products and safety...it's a story;
A 117 year old company confronts a very different future;
The Wall Street Report
More warnings from the Fed.
Thanks for listening and follow us day and night on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Amid a backdrop of hope today what the president did and what Fed Chair Jerome Powell said was enough to sink the markets. Here's what we've got for you on this 6th day of October:
Stop the stimulus talks and...
Fed Chair also talks stimulus and what happens if none;
How some movie theaters are luring back families;
Oh...the Trade Deficit...yep, there is that;
Ikea is launching a second hand store;
Some rough going for General Electric;
The Wall Street Report
And the Nobel Prize for Medicine goes to....
Those stories PLUS a conversation with Suzanne Hull the founder of the ChristKindle Market of Des Moines. I know, we're not yet over Halloween but, come on, we all could use a little Christmas right now...right. Listen to that conversation here.
Thanks for coming by!
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
It's back and it's a bit different...like everything else in 2020, right? Here Suzanne Hull from the Christkindle Market DSM is back to share with you what this 5th year looks like and where the idea came from. The virtual event takes place between November 9th and the 22nd and then the curbside pick up in December. We'll also chat a bit about her business that spawned the Christkindle Market DSM, Contemporary Business Solutions and how she helps her clients in many ways. Meet Suzanne:
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
It's the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and here's what we've got for you today:
Markets rise because of two pieces of news;
Changes in how we're spending money since March;
That "cocktail" the president got...some legal issues;
28,000 out of work as a theater chain closes;
Seems that more folks are...depressed;
Well, you could be living in Venezuela;
The Wall Street Report;
The return of the automat for...food.
Thanks for listening and join us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and yep, you can follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you today:
Two things rocked Wall Street today;
Tesla blows past sales numbers but...
Women leaving the workforce in stunning numbers;
Baby, it's cold outside. Restaurants feeling the chill;
AirBnB is seeking some major cash in their IPO;
The Wall Street Report;
And, we know what you are listening to...and it's growing.
Those stories PLUS we've got Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine with Stuff to Do in the Des Moines Metro. Hey, it's Friday and YOU deserve to have a little fun. Click through to find out who we're talking about this week.
Thanks for listening!
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Each week Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine stops by to chat about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week and then we often get off on something...very different. Hey, it's Friday and here are some of the things on tap:
Tonight you can "Tee Hee" at Tee Hee;
Slaughter Hours is open...if you dare;
Jester Park and Iowa Ghosts;
The Blank Park Zoo is having a celebration;
FLEA MARKET but no Gun Show at the Fairgrounds;
Wolly's havin' a band;
Tom McDonald and Ghost Stories at Vaudeville Mews
Central College and "Doubt"
Food Truck Thursday;
Chad Hitsman and Knives;
Valley Junction stuff.
Thanks for listening!
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Welcome to a brand new month...with still lingering business issues from September. Here's what we've got for you today:
The jobless numbers are, well, steady;
More job cuts and what the numbers mean;
Restaurant deals are back and why;
Pfizer CEO says the debate was "disappointing";
What? Bed, Bath & Beyond had a big month...and day;
Boeing is moving a facility a blow to unions;
Silicon Valley and new parent perks;
The Wall Street Report
Traders thinking a Democrat sweep might be a good thing.
Those stories and a conversation with Charles Clayton. His personal story is amazing and so too is his legacy of service to others. Charles lives in Fort Dodge, Iowa and is running for the Iowa House. Click through to learn his amazing story.
Thanks for listening!
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Every so often we find a story about a person who has built their life around a mission of service to others. Sometimes, as in this case, these people hope to bring that legacy of service to the people living and working in their community through the legislative branch. Meet Charles Clayton who not only has an amazing story but has also, for years, been that servant to others. Charles is running for the Iowa House in District 9 which is Webster County and the Fort Dodge area. We were impressed and think you will be as well. Meet Charles Clayton.
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Here we are, about to close out the month of September... Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the business news headlines plus an interesting business interview about recycled tractor and ag parts. Here's what we've got for you today:
More job cuts this time it's Bayer;
Wall Street had a good day and why;
A COVID19 vaccine soon? A leading company says, not so fast;
Carmakers seeing some daylight;
Ford has a recall and it's big;
You and your resume - Three things to leave off;
The Wall Street Report
The NFL and COVID19.
Those stories and a conversation with Scott Schelling the owner of a tractor parts salvage yard that, because of technology and the Internet now sells agricultural parts all over the world from his tiny town in Iowa. To hear more about Rock Valley Tractor Parts, click here.
Thanks for listening!