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Thursday Nov 29, 2018
Thursday Nov 29, 2018
Yesterday was...yesterday. Today we just don't know about that U.S. and China "deal". It's the Business News Hour coming up today:
So, who did you say was going on that G-20 trip?;
More job cuts in the news today;
Payless Shoes gets customers to buy their shoes at up to $600 a pair;
Housing appraisers, we don't need no stinkin' housing appraisers;
New jobless claims are up and that has some folks concerned;
A fashion re-branding coming to Des Moines, Iowa;
What happened on Wall Street and why.
We're talking cookies and charity with our favorite foodie, Beau Fodor. Coming up on 13 December is the Annual Cookie Exchange. This year at at new swanky venue and with a new charity. Always fun to have Beau on with us.
We'll also present this encore conversation with Melissa Ness the President/CEO of Aureon HR. It's all about worker productivity and how that is impacted by workplace culture. This is seriously good stuff.
Thursday Nov 29, 2018
Thursday Nov 29, 2018
Always fun and always something going on it's Beau Fodor who is in talking about yet another cookie exchange benefit. He'll share the history of the event and the new location (Spectacular!) and you should know that proceeds this year go to benefit the Young Women's Resource Center. Tickets? Sure, here is the link! Just go...and you will have a great 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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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.
Thursday Nov 29, 2018
Thursday Nov 29, 2018
This is an encore interview that had so much traction we have to share it again. Meet the president of Aureon HR, Melissa Ness. Here you'll learn more about who she is and why what she says is so important when it comes to recruitment and retention of employees. You'll learn about how she worked her way through the company, what she believes when it comes to corporate culture and how she and the people from Aureon HR work to help their clients "get it" when it comes to the softer side of HR. Melissa Ness for The Interview:
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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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.
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
The Fed Chairman speaks and the Dow has it's best day since the end of March. It's the business news from today and some of what you'll hear deal with:
The bad news from the Fed that nobody seemed to notice;
How about loans charging up to 36% interest and if you don't pay...;
Yet another Sears story;
the CVS Health and Aetna deal brings to health care a new beast;
What happened on Wall Street and why.
We'll also visit with Dr. Amy Willcockson from Live Healthy Iowa. Iowa, it would seem is not doing well when it comes to obesity. In 2017 we were the 12th most obese state in the nation. Today we're ranked at number 5. Some shocking news about the health of Iowans and some hope as we talk about Live Healthy Iowa and some programs that just could turn the tide.
Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
You are about to hear some shocking information about the Hawkeye State. Where we are in obesity, overall health and more. The numbers are not good. But, according to Dr. Amy Willcockson from Live Healthy Iowa there is hope through their program and the best news is it doesn't cost you an arm and a leg to take part. Coming up in January is the Ten Week Wellness Challenge and more after that. Listen in to what Amy has to say, it could make a huge difference in your...life.
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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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.
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
We're back with some of the top business news stories of the day and we bring them to you on YOUR time. Listen when you want and learn more about what's going on. Today we're talking about:
President Trump warns GM that they will lose government dollars;
Papa John's can't find a buyer and it's stock sinks;
Will there be a deal with China? Who knows;
Speaking of China Google employees don't want to throttle information;
So what went on in the world of retail sales on Cyber Monday? We've got details'
What happened today on Wall Street and why.
Plus, for The Interview, we picked up something we recorded last summer but failed to air. It's a conversation with Mat Greiner and Teva Dawson about their company, Group Creative. They work with communities and non-profits in a very unique way to garner attention and public relations all by using...art. It's a neat story so listen...OK?
Thanks for coming by!
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
We sat down with Mat Greiner and Teva DawsonT several months ago and then, in our busy world, we lost track of the conversation...right? Tune in as we talk about their business Group Creative and how they help non-profits and communities use art to market themselves. Do not miss the conversation about the Sputnik that "landed on a car". Good stuff ahead and worth your 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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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.
Monday Nov 26, 2018
Monday Nov 26, 2018
Each week we spend some time with Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer, Drake University and DMACC as she breaks down some interesting business educational and networking functions in the Greater Des Moines Metro. From small business tax classes to the year end celebration of Million Cups Des Moines to helping cities grow today rather than waiting for tomorrow. Here is 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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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.
Monday Nov 26, 2018
Monday Nov 26, 2018
This conversation blew us away. It is all about work. Who works on what, why do they do what they do, who watches and what changes can be made for more productivity? The questions are many and here to break down what WPA-North America does is Kevin Schlueter and Stephen Smith. Really devote some time to this and you'll learn some amazing things.
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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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.
Monday Nov 26, 2018
Monday Nov 26, 2018
So very much to unpack for you today as we take a deep dive into several issues. The stories that are just a click away:
Markets bounce up as Tech, Retail and Auto sectors rise;
We've got a big story about retail and the past five shopping days;
The full General Motors story of plant closings and job cuts;
Fashion house Esprit is cutting their workforce and giving you less choice;
Kemin Industries builds rail in an attempt to cut fuel costs and promote sustainability;
What happened and why on Wall Street
Those stories plus an in-depth conversation with WPA - North America president Kevin Schlueter and Stephen Smith a workplace psychologist. This is NOT what you think but it is an amazing story about measuring productivity, putting the right people in place and so much more...using...technology. Yeah...that.
Also today Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer on business education and networking events this week into next week.
Told you it was a full boat today...and thanks for listening!