Listen on:
Episodes
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
What are the issues faced by business people of every size business and where can they go to get help from each other? That is the unique offering of The Alternative Board and here to answer my questions is Roger Stalheim a returning guest to the Business News Hour. Inside you'll hear about how he works with business owners in a way that brings out the best of ideas shaped by a collaboration of ideas. You and your issues are not uncommon. Find out how this group finds solutions.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Today, on Wall Street, it was a complete reversal of yesterday's gains. Today was the day the markets moved from bulls to bears. Here are the stories we've got for you today:
Now a pandemic business notices;
Amazon tackles "Fake Stuff" and price gouging;
Cruise ships and folks over 70 years old;
Customer Service & Panicked Customers;
THe Wall Street Report;
LinkedIn trending stories is proof.
Those stories and a conversation about Bridges of Iowa with Executive Director Patrick Coughlin. It is a story of passion, families, drugs and dependency...a story too few know about...until today. Click here to listen.
Thanks for coming by!
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Even though Bridges of Iowa is celebrating 20 years of assisting people in kicking drug and alcohol abuse too few people know what it is and how they work. Meet Patrick Coughlin the Executive Director of Bridges of Iowa. Here you'll learn about why the founder of Casey's General Stores, Don Lamberti, started the program and why he has continued to be a major factor in the work of Bridges. It is both an inspiring and, yes, sobering story. Click through to learn more.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
If you like roller coasters you've gotta love weeks like this. The Dow which shed over 2,000 points yesterday came back today on a hope and promise.
Mo Money Matters;
Walmart new employee benefit;
Not to be outdone so does Apple;
Tax Breaks or Direct Cash Payments;
Dick's Sporting Goods - Guns & Profit;
CVS and free delivery;
The Wall Street Report;
Amazon & The Touchless Society.
Thanks for listening!
You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
It was the biggest one-day drop of the Dow...ever. That story and what the president had to say about tops our newscast today.:
Markets fall but no mention of the coronavirus;
Wall Street wants to work from home;
Hand Sanitizer made by prison labor;
Fear of Flying is...real;
Nissan sees vehicle sales off by 80%;
Oil take a beating today think...Russia;
The Wall Street Report
Middle Class Americans not getting married.
Those stories and this could very well be the shortest DMBizEvents segment...ever! Here Laura Kinnard from DMACC and Drake University and The Runway Innovation and Events Studio chats it up about FUSE Des Moines and The Iowa Center as well as One Million Cups Des Moines and her upcoming open house and a Media Day next week in Valley Junction. We don't need much of your time this week. Go! Here is that LINK.
Thanks for listening!
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
This could very well be the shortest DMBizEvents segment...ever! Here Laura Kinnard from DMACC and Drake University and The Runway Innovation and Events Studio chats it up about FUSE Des Moines and The Iowa Center as well as One Million Cups Des Moines and her upcoming open house and a Media Day next week in Valley Junction. We don't need much of your time this week. Go!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Friday Mar 06, 2020
Friday Mar 06, 2020
It's been a tough week for business around the globe as cities, states and nations battle the growing coronavirus threat. That was clear in the top business news stories today:
Free food samples at Costco...gone;
Boeing back in the news and it's not good news;
Tech companies and the spread of the virus;
GAP closed it's New York HQ;
A shake up at Chipotle;
Oil prices sliding;
THe Wall Street Report;
Pot stocks going up in smoke;
More schools close.
Those weighty stories plus the weekend is here and so is Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine with a big list of "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Stand up, music events, sports, arts and entertainment....oh...and bacon too. CLICK here to listen.
Thanks for listening!
Friday Mar 06, 2020
Friday Mar 06, 2020
The weekend is here and so is Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine with a big list of "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Stand up, music events, sports, arts and entertainment....oh...and bacon too. Pick a couple and head on out and have some fun. You deserve it!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
It was yet another volatile session on Wall Street as investors gave back nearly all the gains from yesterday. That story and more is what we've got on tap for you today:.
Retail/Health Care Workers are...scared;
OPEC has an oil problem;
Airline industry says the hit will be $113 billion;
Amazon tells folks to "stay home";
Mortgage rates tumble to an all time low;
The Wall Street Report;
Right to Repair vs. John Deere;
Customers may see slower delivery times;
Partly Personal - Happy 100th Birthday Neal Smith!
Thanks for coming by!
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
It's the day after Super Tuesday and the markets reacted to the Joe Biden win and some positive economic/jobs news. Here's what we've got for you today:
Former Vice President Joe Biden wins big;
Starbucks cancelled an event;
President Trump gives airlines a pep-talk;
United Airlines cuts flights;
GM to take on Tesla;
Ikea recalls 800,000 pieces of furniture;
In iconic book publishing house is for sale;
The Wall Street Report
Pay people to move to your city...it works.
Those stories and a quick marketing tip about QR Codes and why we're seeing more of them. To hear that fast three minutes click here.
Thanks for listening!