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Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Each weekday we bring you the top business news headlines and insights into business with long form business interview. But, all of that ends late on Friday when we get Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine with us to riff about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Do not expect anything too serious here. But you will hear about events happening like art and entertainment, a Renaissance Fair, music events and some "side conversations" about broadswords and bands. We've got Zoo Brew and we also touch on RAGBRAI...remember that? Here we go!
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the business news headlines for the 6th day of August, 2020. Here's what we've got cooked up for you today:
New York State seeks to dissolve the NRA;
Gold prices and the possibility of $4,000 an ounce;
Some scary job numbers;
Uber reported second quarter results;
How miserable is the United States;
The Wall Street Report;
Airlines and air fares...it's a mess.
Those stories plus you’ll meet hospital CEO Brian Dieter and CFO Gary Botine...as we discuss an issue that impacts nearly every hospital in the nation...and how that impacts you...the citizen. To listen to that segment, click here.
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Strap in because this segment deals with every community in the United States. Several months ago U.S. hospitals took advantage of something called the Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Program or MAAPP. It was intended to assist hospitals that were too large for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to pay for staffing and increased costs associated with COVID19. In addition many hospitals were told to cease "elective procedures" which also had an impact on their fiscal health. Here with us today is Brian Dieter, President & CEO of Mary Greeley Medical Center based in Ames, Iowa and Gary Botine the hospital CFO to explain the program, what it means to you and what they hope to negotiate in the coming weeks.
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Welcome back to the business news headlines for Wednesday the 5th day of August. Here is what we've got for you today:
It was all smiles on Wall Street;
Mortgage rates dive once again but...;
The Dakota Access Pipeline is a zombie;
Exxon is having "issues" with reserves;
Young people and the economy...it ain't pretty;
Bad news for movie theaters;
The Wall Street Report;
Tesla has a new rival and investors dig it.
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Welcome back to the Business News Headlines this time for Tuesday the 4th day of August. Here is what we've got on tap for you today...and just a click away:
The pandemic just hit NBC Universal;
Looking for Clorox Wipes...gonna have to wait;
Uber employees may work from home until...
Would you share your medical history with your employer;
The department store of the future;
The Wall Street Report;
Yes, your workday is longer...but you knew that.
That's a wrap. Thanks for listening!
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Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Welcome to the first business day of August! Here's what we've got for you from the world of business:
Furloughed workers now seeing their jobs...disappear;
President Trump takes credit for the market bounce;
Clorox: Supply, Demand and a New CEO;
Retail bankruptcies continue to mount;
A storied brand sent to the trash bin today;
The Wall Street Report;
Stimulus Checks & Credit Cards...it's a story.
Plus today for the interview you'll hear from restaurateur Carl Wertzberger from a locally owned West Des Moines, Iowa eatery, Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio. It's a candid conversation about how to survive, and even thrive, in the face of COVID19. You'll hear a series of management practices that may work for any business. To listen to that conversation just click here.
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Depending on what data you look at the restaurant business is in serious trouble. We've had reports that as many as 70% of restaurants currently in operation will close forever as a result of COVID19. Today we're going to talk about that with Carl Wertzberger the managing partner of Gilroy's Kitchen + Pup + Patio located in West Des Moines, Iowa. Inside you'll hear what Carl and his crew have developed that has allowed them to stay in business and even grow. From technology to menu design to staffing, training and attempting to stay a step ahead. It's a great set of practical ideas for just about any business. Meet Carl:
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
You get the feeling it has been a very long...month? For the final day of July 2020 here are the business news headlines we've got for you:
COVID19 kills so to does homelessness, starvation and stress;
Today you'll meet another Zombie Retailer;
Wine, it seems, is a big, big deal;
Electric Vehicles and charging stations;
Tesla going on a hiring spree;
The Wall Street Report;
How Americans are coping with losing income.
Those stories and then we change gears and have some fun with Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro in this fun, hyper-local visit. Expect...nothing too serious. You deserve it! To hear that conversation click here.
Thanks for listening!
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Each week we climb into our Hyper-Local Machine and get Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine to come by and chat it up about "Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro". And, he does not disappoint. Now, for full disclosure do not expect much seriousness coming from this conversation. It's all in fun and hell, you need some fun right about now. From virtual plays to reclaiming your summer concert series to broadswords...yes broadswords click through for some fun:
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Getting closer to the weekend...welcome to the Thursday edition of the business news headlines! Here's what we've got for you today:
We achieved a record today...but it wasn't good;
Walmart to cut jobs;
Starting today you can buy "plant burgers" there;
United to cut more pilots;
Coca Cola to launch a new product;
McDonald's announces two major programs;
California Pizza files for bankruptcy;
Nordstrom cutting staff and pay;
The Wall Street Report;
Is the "middle-ground" of restaurants going...away?
Thanks for listening!