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Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Each week Laura Kinnard, MBA from Drake University and DMACC chats it up with me about business and networking events in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Laura is also the author of DMBizMixer.com where you can go for more details on what you hear...here. And, if you would like your event mentioned just use #DMBizEvents on any social media platform and she'll pick it up. Here's Laura!
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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Friday Oct 04, 2019
Friday Oct 04, 2019
The jobs report came out this morning and even with the "modest" growth that did not hit expectations...Wall Street had a party. It's the business news headlines for Friday the 4th of October. Just a click away:
Wage gains lag;
The National Retail Federation concerned;
Fast food is becoming less fast;
More job cuts to increase shareholder value;
Stunning numbers from Costco;
What happened to...kale?
Those stories plus some fun with Jeff Pitts of Cityview Magazine and his list of "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Listen...here!
Friday Oct 04, 2019
Friday Oct 04, 2019
Each week Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine comes in to riff a bit about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Today we're talking hockey, a chamber orchestra, new hours for the farmers market, music, comedy, Ghostbusters and so much more. Just click to listen as the studio audience goes...wild.
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 Oct 03, 2019
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Even with continuing headwinds Wall Street was able to pull off a win today. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 3rd of October. On tap today:
The Jobs Report is due tomorrow morning and it's important;
President Trump signs an executive order about Medicare;
The housing sector seems to be booming;
Young people are leaving glitzy cities for lower cost communities;
Unions, Nurses and Wages it seems to be a trend;
Tesla disappoints and its stock suffers.
Those stories and for the interview I'll visit with Natalie Veldhouse a research associate from the Iowa Policy Project about the little known reality that Iowa is such a low wage state, why it matters and what forces are at work to keep it that way. That stunning conversation is right here.
Thanks for listening!
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
The reality is that Iowa lags behind other neighboring states when it comes to wages ranging from a few thousand dollars less than the average wage in Nebraska to over $14,000 less than the average wage earner in Minnesota. It's a statistic you don't often hear from those who are trying to recruit and retain workers to the Hawkeye State. To flesh this out a bit our guest is Natalie Veldhouse a research associate at the Iowa Policy Project. Here is that story.
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 Oct 02, 2019
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Yesterday it was manufacturing numbers that sent the markets down...today the employment numbers did the same. Welcome to the business news headlines for Wednesday the 2nd of October. Today:
The markets tanked and why;
The U.S. has a "hiring" problem;
High prices got you down? There is Zulily ya know;
What's new for cars? The 7 year loan;
Automakers see trouble ahead;
Why not spend $ on your current workforce...no, really.
Those stories and more along with this conversation with Kari Carney and Julia McGuire from 1,000 Friends of Iowa. I know...right? You'll hear about the work they do and why it's becoming even more important as we look to the future of climate change. Listen here.
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
You are forgiven if you're not familiar with 1,000 Friends of Iowa...after all they have only been around for a couple of decades. I know...right? Originally formed as the Rural-Urban Stewardship Project the group changed their name and became a non-profit, tax-exempt organization in 1998. Here Kari Carney the groups Executive Director and Julia McGuire share with you...and me...the reason 1,000 Friends of Iowa is more important today than ever. We'll also talk about the 18th Annual Best Development Awards and how YOU can get involved and nominate a deserving project. Here is that conversation.
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 Oct 01, 2019
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Wall Street closed yesterday up on the hope of renewed talks between the U.S. and China and then...today...out came a report on U.S. manufacturing. That story and what happened on Wall Street opens up our first newscast of a new month:
Manufacturing data weak...very;
President Trump calls the Fed "pathetic";
Facebook to sue the United States if Warren is elected;
The "Wealth Tax" is back in the news;
GM lays off thousands more;
Amazon and NEW grocery stores;
Amazon 3rd party sellers pay thousands to talk to a person.
Those stories and a look at what the top 23 employers in Iowa have to say about the economy moving forward. You might say it's a "mixed bag" in this interview with Georgia Van Gundy the Executive Director of the Iowa Business Council done for us by Jeff Stein the News & Program Director of News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Here is that story.
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Since 2004 the Iowa Business Council surveys the business leaders of Iowa's 23 major employers as to their thoughts regarding the economy in the Hawkeye State. Here, Georgia Van Gundy the Executive Director for the Iowa Business Council discusses the results of this Third Quarter Economic Outlook Survey with our friend Jeff Stein the News and Program Director for News/Talk 1540 KXEL.
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 Sep 27, 2019
Friday Sep 27, 2019
Wall Street was set adrift today due to several factors from more impeachment talk to a new plan on China to some disappointing economic news. That store plus...
The "Wealth Gap" is getting wider and by state;
The ongoing GM/UAW strike could be...ongoing;
Elon Musk says he can deliver;
Dicks Sporting Goods says their new customers are women.
Also today Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine joins me to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Metro this weekend into next week. Let's GO!
PLUS! You get an extra! Laura Kinnard and Patricia Grote join me for a conversation about repurposing a nearly vacant mall on the Southside of Des Moines. Southridge could soon be home to an Immigrant Welcome Center full of opportunities. That conversation is here.
Thanks for listening.