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Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
During the NTPDA Annual Conference and Trade Show we were able to sit down with several of our newer members to chat about their business. These new members were delighted to not only be featured in this issue of The Bulletin but also make it to Insight on Business the News Hour as business interviews there.
APC
While Tony Albin didn’t have far to go he was still super excited to attend his first Annual Conference and Trade Show. APC is a small, family owned company, based in Chino, California. Tony tells us about what they do, the number of employees and the many tasks he takes on.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
During The NTPDA Annual Conference and Trade Show we were able to sit down with several of our newer members to chat about their business. These new members were delighted to not only be featured in this issue of The Bulletin but also make it to Insight on Business the News Hour as business interviews there.
Estes Express Lines
While Estes Express Lines is a new member of NTPDA you may recognize our good friend Aleisia Dragon who is now the Association Representative for the company. No stranger to the freight business, Aleisia brings not only knowledge but also a great smile to our Association.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
During the NTPDA Annual Conference and Trade Show we were able to sit down with several of our newer members to chat about their business. These new members were delighted to not only be featured in this issue of The Bulletin but also make it to Insight on Business the News Hour as business interviews there.
Heavy Motions
One of our newest members to make the trip to Southern California were the folks from Heavy Motions. Here we sit down with Dean Ding the owner of the company and talk about why they decided to join NTPDA and what their business is all about.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
It's the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and we kick things off today talking about the inflation report that is coming out tomorrow. Anxious investors, today, on Wall Street paused a bit ahead of the report but we do have some guesses for you. Also today you'll meet Brandon Pollard from Impact - Community Action Partnership an organization in Central Iowa, but also replicated in other states that deals with rural and urban poverty issues. It's an eye opening conversation so make sure you click ahead. And, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
The Inflation Report and some guesses as to what it will tell us;
Driving inflation may be the price of gasoline and we'll check in;
President Biden and a budget to help working families;
We've got some IPO news for you;
No more security cameras at Airbnb locations;
Teens say their phones cause stress but, there is a but;
The Wall Street Report;
Can $400 million breathe life into a Minneapolis Mall?
For the interview you'll meet Brandon Pollard from Impact - Community Action Partnership as we talk about poverty in both rural and urban areas and what this organization is doing to manage the growing crisis. We talk about the federal poverty rate, how it is calculated to what programs are being offered not only in Central Iowa but in the 16 regions in the Hawkeye State and beyond. To listen to that conversation click this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
One of the perplexing issues facing America is a rise in both rural and urban poverty. My guest is Brandon Pollard from Impact - A Community Action Partnership that covers 16 regions in Iowa but is also in many other states. Here we talk about how Impact can help make a difference, what numbers are used to measure the U.S. poverty level, rental assistance to even helping folks buy...eye glasses. It's quite the conversation and you're invited to listen in.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Welcome back to this the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back on the air Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review. Top news stories of the past week along with two new business conversations. And, yes we do stream. Meanwhile, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
Surprise! The U.S. adds a boat-load of jobs;
That impacted the markets;
Might TikToc be banned in the U.S.? Looks like it;
An ALS drug may get pulled and we'll share why;
A new tax credit to spur the housing market;
The Wall Street Report;
What? "Self-Screening" at the airport? It's a story!
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
It was a wild day on Wall Street as data and the second day of Jerome Powell on Capital Hill spurred investors to invest. And, yes, the S&P 500 hit yet another milestone above 5,100. It's been exciting to watch. We'll cover that story and more today the 7th of March. Meanwhile, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
A day that ends in a "Y" sees another sketchy AI story;
MACA! Make America Chew Again...gum that is. We have the story;
Attorneys General and Meta and Bad Actors taking over accounts;
Starbucks has new offerings for spring. Us? Hmmmm;
The blowout Wall Street Report;
Getting insurance for home and business is going to get...difficult.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of The Business News Headlines for this the 6th day of March. Coming up today we've got a couple of climate change stories mostly about how Europe seems to get it while the U.S. is pretty divided on the issue. But we kick things off talking about the Central Bank and interest rates. If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
The Fed will cut interest rates...but when?
Musk vs. OpenAI - It's becoming quite the show;
Because you have so much extra cash lying around
How about more online casino games?
Europe and Climate Change: First up Albania;
Second, the popularity of over-night trains;
The U.S. House passes a $460b spending package
The Wall Street Report;
Looking for a new gig? Become an astronaut!
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Think about this for a moment. The Biden White House wants to cap credit card late fees. Currently banks charge about $32 and the President wants to ratchet that down to $8. So who would be against it? We'll share in our first business news headline today. And, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
Bank Fees = Junk Fees? What Biden wants to do;
You are more cautious with your spending habits;
So, Target has come up with a plan to get you to spend more;
Speaking of spending...you'll be spending more to check a bag;
Some college athletes want to form a union...it's a first;
The Wall Street Report;
Union representation on the Starbucks Board? How that ended.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Welcome to the Monday Edition of The Business News Headlines where we're going to be up in the clouds talking airlines and airplanes. Later on you'll meet the very talented CJ Brown who is a master painter, author and rural lifestyle enthusiast who loves to talk about the beef industry. We met her at the Iowa Cattlemen's Beef Expo back in February. And, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
Jet Blue and Spirit Airlines...off the table and why;
What's next for Spirit? Some are uttering the "B: word;
The FAA is casting doubt on the manufacturing over at Boeing;
Finally over the counter birth control for women...finally;
Ever heard of di minimus? You will today...think China;
The Wall Street Report;
The exodus of school teachers continue and...why.
For the interview you'll meet CJ Brown and learn more about her work. She is an outspoken defender of the rural lifestyle and also creates some of the most stunning artwork and tops that off as an author. You can listen to our conversation here.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.