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Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
In our continuing series of profiling some of the candidates for office today we're going to focus on agriculture and Tim Gannon who is running for Secretary of Agriculture for the State of Iowa. Tim is a farmer from Jasper County who spent eight years working for the USDA under then Secretary Tom Vilsack. Join the conversation as Tim highlights his commitment to agriculture his answers for the rural and urban economy, the impact of trade disputes on farming as well as soil and water issues. Answers to some tough questions. Meet Tim Gannon:
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 Oct 23, 2018
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
It was quite a day on Wall Street and we'll have all the numbers. Also on tap today a Small Business Spotlight and our continuing look at Iowa Legislative races this time House District 39 with Karin Derry. In the news:
Malls say "No!" to "Going Out of Business" signs for Sears;
Harley Davidson U.S. sales tank...but gain in Europe;
Yahoo to pay $50 million for that massive data breach;
Easter Lake to get "connected" to the DSMUSA Trail System;
The Markets? Yikes, don't ask!
Our Small Business Spotlight features Peterson Painting a family owned company that started decades ago and has always made a deal with their customers, "We'll do what we say and what you expect". We like that. Meet Cary Peterson of Peterson Painting in our Small Business Spotlight.
Then we'll continue our look at various Iowa Legislative races. Today we'll spend some time with wife, mom and candidate Karin Derry who is running for the Iowa House in District 39 which is north of Des Moines in Johnston, Grimes and Jefferson Township. Meet Karin Derry.
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
For years we've done what we call the Small Business Spotlight giving voice to small businesses all across the Midwest. Today we spend some time with Cary Peterson of Peterson Painting a commercial and residential, family owned painting company that has experienced steady growth. How? The message seems to be clear and that message is "living our values". It's a story that resonates with any consumer. Listen in!
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 Oct 23, 2018
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
Continuing our look at some key Iowa Legislative races we travel north of Des Moines to House District 39 to meet wife, mom and candidate Karin Derry. She tells us she has never run for public office, not even student council, but something motivated her to get busy and we've got her story. We'll also talk about the issues facing Iowa and what she says she will do once in office. Meet Karin Derry...
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 Oct 23, 2018
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
If her name sounds familiar it should. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) was one of the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee that held hearings regarding the Justice Kavanaugh appointment to the Supreme Court. She made a stop in Iowa to, as she says, "Help turn out the vote for some amazing Democratic Candidates..." Following a meeting with the Iowa Asian Latino Coalition, reporters gathered for some questions...
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 Oct 22, 2018
Monday Oct 22, 2018
Today we've got the business news headlines and something extra. As many of you know we don't do politics on a daily basis. However, it is the season and we are based in Iowa. So, today, along with some of the headlines we've got a press event from today with Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) who is in Iowa stumping for various democratic candidates. In that section we'll talk about the Justice Kavanaugh hearing and the potential backlash, the economy and who is winning, her support for Iowa Secretary of State Candidate Deidre DeJear and more. Also:
Sears is trying to find some cash so it can stay around for the holidays;
Dating and spending money;
President Trump wants to cut your taxes...
What happened today on Wall Street and why.
Also we'll talk about an event coming up with RDG here in Des Moines. The design firm is holding a major event called Design Atlas for Climate Resilience and it runs all this week. So much to learn about the event, the speakers the vision and building for the future. Our guests are David Dahlquist, Renee Thomas and Graham Hanson.
And, because today is Monday it's time for Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer and Drake University in to talk about networking and business education events in the Des Moines Metro and beyond.
Thanks for listening!
Monday Oct 22, 2018
Monday Oct 22, 2018
This is quite an event being sponsored by RDG Planning & Design. The Design Atlas for Climate Resilience happens this week and it is deep dive into creating structures that will be able to withstand the effects of climate change. The event runs Wednesday through Friday the 26th of October and interested parties are invited to attend the final presentation at the RDG offices downtown Des Moines. Click through to learn more from David Dahlquist, Rennee Thomas and Graham Hanson.
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 Oct 22, 2018
Monday Oct 22, 2018
Each Monday Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer joins us to run down her top networking and business education events in the Metro and beyond. Today was such a great day we sat outside for the interview on the beautiful Drake Campus. Click through and learn what is happening to Million Cups this week and 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 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.
Friday Oct 19, 2018
Friday Oct 19, 2018
The end of the business week and we've got the Friday Edition of the Business News Hour. On tap today it's sort of an Amazon day with three stories that touch on the company:
Amazon seems to be closing in on the location of its second headquarters;
The pay increase for Amazon workers is not working out so well;
Has Walmart found a way to battle back Amazon?
Ford Motor Company is in trouble so the CEO had to calm dealers down;
The Savery Hotel in downtown Des Moines is open, $20 million later;
What happened on Wall Street and...why.
Those stories plus a conversation with Lucas Nelson from MedPharm. The company are opening up two dispensaries next month...one in Sioux City and the other in Windsor Heights. We talk about the business, the Iowa legislature and more.
Also we'll have some fun with Cityview Magazine as we check out Stuff to DO in the Metro with Jeff Pitts and Parker Reed...
Thanks for listening!
Friday Oct 19, 2018
Friday Oct 19, 2018
Soon there will be five dispensaries for Iowans who choose to use cannabis for the treatment of their ills. Here we visit with Lucas Nelson who is opening two MedPharm locations in Iowa. One in Sioux City and the other in Windsor Heights serving all of Central Iowa. Learn more about what MedPharm is and is not as well as why they picked their locations, the culture of the business and answers to questions so many people have.
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.