Insight On Business the News Hour

College Nannies - New in Iowa!

We love finding new businesses who have come to Iowa and the Greater Des Moines Metro and here is another! Meet Brian Tingleff who owns the only Iowa franchise for College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors. The business hires bright and engaging individuals to assist families who are seeking high quality people to help in child raising. Here Brian explains each section and what his business offers...
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Social Media and Business Networking with Laura

This week we get an extended interview with Laura Kinnard our regular contributor for social media and Des Moines Metro Networking Events. Here we start out with three tips about blogging and then work into some current events where you can go and get your networking on... To see DMBizMixer go here! She really has changed some things there and thank you!!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

TJ Riley - He's Talking Soft Water and Saving Money

When we want to know more about water we turn to T.J. Riley and his compay, Iowa Soft Water. T.J. came by today, and man was he tired, ("Up at 5am, heat and then the kids to Adventure Land....) but he was more than willing to talk about the 100 soft water systems he's ordered, the product he'll be giving away during the Iowa State Fair, the family owned small business he has, the quality of the Hillenbrand product and how he can help you save money with a new system...oh, and we do have a home tip as well. Listen in...
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Saison Kitchen & Pub our Restaurant of the Week

Each week we bring you our Restaurant of the Week. It's gotta be locally owned and not a chain...Saison Kitchen and Pub of Windsor Heights qualifies. Here we go to the restaurant to talk with co-owner Mike Crownover about what you can expect, what Saison means and...yes...we talk price and wine and veggies and more! Have a listen and then...GO! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Stuff to DO with Jeff Pitts and Cityview

He's back with his picks of Stuff to DO in the Metro! It's Jeff Pitts our lifestyle contributor from Cityview. Here he talks about Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, The Naked Magicians, The Relay for Life, the Baseball Hall of Fame and what to expect there. Next week it's Music in the Park in Windsor Heights with the Bob Door Blue Band, Valley Junction turns 30 and Cityview celebrates a birthday during Johnston Green Days! Listen in and then...GO! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Checking in on IowaStock 2017

Five weeks ago we introduced you to Jonathan Narcisse and IowaStock 2017. We thought it was time to catch up on the progress of the four day music and arts fair scheduled over the Labor Day weekend. Three words, "He's been busy." Here Jonathan talks about the over 200 musical acts, the importance of this being "All Iowa" and more... Oh, if you want to check out the videos he's been shooting here is the link to IowaStock Entertainment. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
 

Global Work, Local Presence - Kemin Industries Worldwide

In a wide ranging discussion with Lauren Burt the Worldwide Communications Manager for Kemin Industries we spend time discussing what Kemin does, where they do their work and have a little fun with Winefest 2017. Learn more about the global reach this Des Moines based, family owned, company has. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
 

Meet J.J. Kapur AKA the TurbanAtor

When we heard about the work J.J. Kapur is doing to educate others about his minority faith of Sikhism we had to invite him to the studio for a conversation. However, not only is J.J. an incoming senior at Valley High School in West Des Moines he is an accomplished public speaker winning national competitions at Harvard and Emory University. Here we talk about his faith, the Sikh Temples in the Metro (West Des Moines and Johnston), his turban, and what is important for the future. You should know that this is the Insight Extra Edition because we continue the conversation after our air-time expired. We think you'll learn something here.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
 

National Hemp Awareness and Iowa Agriculture

Meet Aaron and Chris from The Iowa Hemp Association who informed us this is National Hemp Awareness Week. So, what is hemp? Why can't we grow hemp in Iowa? What can be made from hemp? How could hemp impact the agricultural community in Iowa and elsewhere? We asked and they answered. Click in and have a listen to some interesting economic news. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Working Families Summit - Iowa with Charlie Wishman

Two years ago the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL/CIO put together the Working Families Summit and it was a huge success. They, and many more sponsors, are back for the 2017 Edition which will be held in Ames, Iowa on 10 June starting at 9am. Here is more information about the event. In this conversation with Charlie Wishman we talk about why this gathering is happening, what it hopes to accomplish and more. To fast forward and register (it's FREE) just click this link. Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.