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Smart Clean - In the Small Business Spotlight

He came to this country from war torn Eastern Europe 22 years ago and calls himself 200% American. Meet Zelko Francic the founder of Smart Clean a commercial cleaning company that has had great success. We talk about the immigrant experience, opportunity and food. We think you'll enjoy this...
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

The Ag Accelerator - Game Changer for Progress

This week the Greater Des Moines Partnership launched, through the Cultivation Corridor, an agriculture accelerator. Building on the success of the insurance accelerator launched two years ago, this project seeks innovation and technology startups in agriculture who can offer answers to food production issues. In studio is Mike Colwell and Brent Willett. Oh, and we talk about the first four sponsors who put in $100,000 each the launch the program. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

Equal Pay, Family Leave and the Economy

She came to Iowa to help headline the Progress Iowa Corn Feed and what she said about equal pay, family leave and how that impacts the economy struck a cord with us. We caught up to Stephanie Schriock the president of Emily's List and asked her to share her thoughts with our business audience. She did...have a listen:  
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Bryce Smith on Small Business, the Iowa House and More

Our guest is Bryce Smith a small business owner/manager, member of the Adel, Iowa Chamber and a candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives in House District 19 a position currently held by Ralph Watts. We talk about growing a small business, chamber involvement, the minimum wage and a smattering of what he believes he will bring to the Statehouse.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Social Media and Business Networking with Laura Kinnard

Each afternoon, on Monday, our regular contributor Laura Kinnard joins us for a discussion about social media for business and a look at business networking opportunities in the Des Moines Metro. Today we talk a bit about the Hashie Awards from last week, the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter and much more. Enjoy:
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Social Media Club of Des Moines - Hashie Awards 2016

Recently the Social Media Club of Des Moines presented the 2016 Hashie Awards honoring social media efforts from business and industry here in the Greater Des Moines Metro. The judging was done by a team of social media professionals from across the United States. We spent some time at the event and interviewed many of the award winners and their agencies. If you listen you'll pick up an idea or two how to use social media for your business...after all, these are the best!
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Sheryl Has a List of Stuff to Do in the Des Moines Metro!

Each Friday Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play Love Des Moines stops in to share with us a list of great places to go over the weekend and into next week. Lifestyle for Food, Music, Fun and More...have a listen and enjoy! 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

+39 Italian Restaurant with Alessandro

The very interesting story of a new Des Moines Restaurant very near our studios. Meet Alessandro Andreoni who has a fascinating history and a passion for great food and dining service. And, what's with a name like +39? We asked and Alessandro answered. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Jason Parkin on the Business of a Meteorologist

He has worked in front of the television camera delivering accurate weather forecasts for over 20 years. Recently Jason Parkin was named one of the most trusted meteorologists in Central Iowa. We asked him about the business of weather-casting and more. The back-story of Jason here... 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Direct Sales Then and Now with Louisa Dykstra

In some ways how consumers buy product and services hasn't changed; we still buy from people we know and trust. In the world of direct sales that is even more the case. Here Louisa Dykstra talks about the history of direct sales, how she uses social media to connect with consumers and partners and about her work with Norwex.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.