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Monday Oct 29, 2018
Monday Oct 29, 2018
Iowa has been picking up lots of visitors ahead of the November elections. Recently Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) came to Iowa to stump for candidates up and down the ballot. We caught up with her at an event for Iowa State Senate candidate Amber Gustafson of Ankeny. Here we start out with Sen. Klobuchar asking her why she is doing this work and then introduce you to Amber. Have a listen...
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 29, 2018
Monday Oct 29, 2018
Each week Laura Kinnard of Drake University and DMBizMixer.com joins us for a conversation about upcoming business education and networking events. This week we chat a bit about Steve Wozniak coming to town via U.S. Cellular. Also Gravitate has a line up coming and it is, you know, the First Friday with loads of events happening. Grab a calendar and get out there...
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.
Sunday Oct 28, 2018
Sunday Oct 28, 2018
Today on News/Talk 1540 KXEL we talked about some ideas for small business to use as we get close to Small Business Saturday which, this year, falls on the first Saturday following Thanksgiving (November 24). Click through and listen. Also, find out more about Small Business Saturday by following this link.
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 26, 2018
Friday Oct 26, 2018
Each week we take a break from the serious side of the business news and get into the business of Stuff to DO in the Des Moines (Iowa) Metro with Jeff Pitts and Cityview Magazine. Today we struggle with music, scary stuff, barking dogs, phones ringing. It was one of those days. BUT, if you're looking for some fun, and different, things to do and experience we've got a list and it all starts now!
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 26, 2018
Friday Oct 26, 2018
Hey, before you go "Full Weekend Mode" check out some of the big stories from the world of business. And the markets....don't ask! On tap with just a click you'll hear about:
If the economy is clipping along at 3.5% growth how come the markets are in the tank?
More troubles for Tesla this time it's not the SEC but the FBI;
Once the darling of teens Snap is losing users and today suffered a market setback;
Speaking of setback...how about Amazon today;
A stunning report about small businesses and websites...you are not going to believe it.
Those stories and we've got Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine in to talk about some fun stuff going on in the Des Moines, Iowa Metro this weekend into next week. Click HERE to listen!
Thanks for coming by!
Thursday Oct 25, 2018
Thursday Oct 25, 2018
We've got the business news headlines on your time. Rather than have to sit next to the radio our daily podcast brings you the business news and the interviews that you need to know...when you want it. Today we're checking out these stories for you:
It was a party on Wall Street...but what happened yesterday?
Ford Motor Company has been in trouble but could they turn it around?
Southwest Airlines says fuel costs are going up and investors don't like the sound of that;
So, now another tax cut from President Trump and it has the GOP scrambling;
The drug crisis in this nation is real. Last year it cost the lives of 70,000 people and there is more;
Bikes and package delivery...UPS is going back to its roots in its home town.
Those stories and in for The Interview is Christina Moffatt from the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Coming up in early November the Partnership and their partners are putting on another Small Business Success Summit. What can you expect to learn and what are the programs that will offer you some take-a-ways for your small business? We'll share all right here.
Thanks for listening!
Thursday Oct 25, 2018
Thursday Oct 25, 2018
Once again this year the Greater Des Moines Partnership has put together an exciting day for small business owners and managers. The Small Business Success Summit will be held on 9 November in Ankeny. Here to share details about what to expect is Christina Moffatt from the small business section of the Partnership. Once you hear the programs and the take-a-way items that you can put to work right away...you can register here.
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 Oct 24, 2018
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Lots of information on this Wednesday the 24th of October. Remember when we told you October is usually a lousy month for the markets. Yep. We'll detail what happened today as the Dow lost any gains it had made so far this year. In other business news today:
New home sales are lagging and it just may get worse;
Americans love to buy goods made in China...well, maybe not for long;
Walmart taking on Amazon in a big way;
Corporate America has a problem with...women;
Also the full numbers report from Wall Street.
In for The Interview today is Democratic Candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Tim Gannon. Tim, a farmer from Jasper County, says he has plans on how to better the rural economy while strengthening the state budget. We also talk about soil, water and what he is hearing as he travels the state. Meet Tim Gannon here.
Thanks for listening!
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!