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Friday Nov 15, 2019
Friday Nov 15, 2019
It's the weekend and Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine is back with "Stuff to DO' in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Fun stuff for the whole family and we take the time to, at times, get a little silly and talk music, arts, events, Santa and more. Tis the season you know. Join in the fun and have a listen. We can't be serious all the time!
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.
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Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Uncertainty over any U.S. and China trade deal kept the markets in check. Welcome to the Thursday edition of the business news headlines:
A Majority of Americans don't feel the economic love;
Sears is laying off more folks;
Walmart released their Black Friday sales;
Wall Street had another "Meh" sorta day;
Throwback Thursday - The Flip Phone is back.
Those stories plus Connie Ryan the Executive Director of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa joins me to talk about faith, public policy and gun violence. No, not another vigil but action. You can hear that conversation here.
Thanks for listening!
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Well, I think we've just about got that covered. Talk about three explosive issues and we get into each. Meet Connie Ryan the Executive Director for the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa as we talk about how religion plays a part in values and often in politics. And, yes, we'll also discuss gun violence and how, this time, the faith community has responded. No, not with a vigil but with some action. Meet Connie Ryan....
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.
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AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
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Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
It's the MId-Week Edition of the Business News Headlines and we've got some great stories for you today. Just an FYI the Dow did jump up today by 92 points on the strength of the Fed Chairman and closed at 27,783 while the Nasdaq was down fractionally and the S&P 500 picked up 2 points.
Well, THAT was successful and Netflix suffers;
Yes, there is a Costco scam going on;
Google to offer...checking accounts;
Nike says "buh-buh" to Amazon;
How about "Instant Money" from your wages;
Facebook and the iPhone glitch;
Von Maur changes plans about Jordan Creek.
Those stories and you'll meet several of Cityview Magazine's Business Journal award winners from the recent "19 Businesses People Making a Difference in 2019". You can hear those stories right here.
Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Recently Cityview Magazine's Business Journal held a special event honoring nineteen individuals for their outstanding work in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Nineteen people whom the Business Journal says are "making a difference" in 2019. We were there and spoke to a number of the recipients following the gala celebration. While we couldn't get to them all we did visit with:
Shane Goodman - Owner/Publisher of Cityview
Michele Starkenburg of Ankeny, Iowa
E.J. Giovannetti a long-time Urbandale community servant;
Jim Miller a financial planner and Waukee community leader;
Jackie Norris the President/CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa;
Christine Osborne the General Manager of Christopher's Fine Jewelry;
Scott Seeliger of Cognizant’s Global Corporate Affairs Team;
Luis Cruz the General Manager of Mickey's Irish Pub;
Dan Knoup the Executive Director of the Greater Des Moines Homebuilders.
A complete list and their bios can be seen here. I wish we could have talked to each recipient but the time got away from us. However each is mentioned in the clip you are about to hear.
Thanks for listening.
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
America was waiting today for President Trump to talk about the U.S. China trade war during his economic speech in New York. That...didn't much happen. In the business news today:
Trump talk about everything but...China;
A photo with Santa for $2,500;
Sandy Hook parents may sue Remington;
Seems nobody's "Got Milk" these days;
Chrysler accused of "dumping" cars;
Disney + rolled out today...there were issues;
Bias in the workplace against....
Those stories plus a Small Business Spotlight that shines on Nancy and Dean Vetter who have a company (Iowa Custom Murphy Beds) that makes and installs Amish made Murphy Beds all across the county. It's a story I stumbled on and think you'll enjoy. You can hear that conversation here.
Thanks for listening.
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Sometimes you find stories where you least expect them. This story comes about because of a sign on the side of a trailer that said, "Iowa Custom Murphy Beds". Now, the Murphy Bed is named after William Lawrence Murphy, who applied for his patent around 1900. These space saving beds fold into a wall or a cabinet and according to legend, Murphy was wooing an opera singer, but living in a one-room apartment in San Francisco, meant that the young lady would have to enter his bedroom. But, once folded into a cabinet the room was, well, no longer a...bedroom. Here is Nancy Vetter with the story about their six year old company that produces Amish made...Murphy Beds.
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
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
It's Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada and the UK. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for the 11th day of November. Inside:
Wall Street struggles due to uncertainty;
Boeing says its 737 will go airborne in January;
Walgreens to go private?
Google is mining health data;
Subway is fighting franchise owner;
Amazon and a "real" grocery store;
Sen. Cory Booker talks small business;
You can NOW register for RAGBRAI.
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer is in to chat it up about business events in the Des Moines Metro. To hear that click here!
Thanks for listening.
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Today we've got Laura Kinnard back with us to chat it up about business events happening in the Greater Des Moines Metro today through this week. Kicking it off is Let's DU Lunch to free co-working at Gravitate due to it being National Entrepreneur Day and much more. Want to see what we're talking about? You can head to DMBizMixer to see the list and if you want your event mentioned we can do that as well. Just #DMBizEvents on Social Media and Laura will pick it up.
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 Nov 08, 2019
Friday Nov 08, 2019
It's got Wall Street as well as reporters asking the question, "What in the world is going on with U.S. trade policy?" It's the Friday Edition and here's what we've got for you.
Tariffs and China - At this point nobody knows;
How about those auto tariffs;
Amazon is in trouble...again;
The Dick's Sporting Goods and Guns story;
Coke is having an AHA moment;
Older workers ain't goin' anywhere.
Those stories and Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine is with us to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. We've got music, sports, the arts...tons of stuff. To listen in just click here.
Thanks for listening!