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The Future of West Des Moines and More with Rebecca Ryan

Our guest is a futurist who helps businesses and communities peer into the future for planning purposes. Rebecca Ryan is the owner of Next Generation Consulting based in Madison, Wisconsin. Her group was hired by West Des Moines to start looking at what the community might be in twenty years. Interesting and valuable thoughts. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Proof Restaurant and Sean Wilson

Our Small Business Spotlight shines on Proof Restaurant of downtown Des Moines. With us is Sean Wilson, owner and Executive Chef of the 14 table restaurant known for a very diverse offering with locally grown products. Here, from Proof, is Sean Wilson: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Iowa Manufacturing, Ag Equipment and Trade Shows

He perhaps knows more about Iowa agriculture, the impact on manufacturing and what it all means to the overall economy. Andy Goodman is the president of the Iowa Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association which is also responsible for two of the largest indoor farm shows in the nation. Here is our wide ranging conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Export Help for Iowa from FORBS

Back for a visit is our friend Adrienne Baughman from FORBS Export Services. We chat about the economy in China, why you should know more about it and how the strong dollar and lower commodity prices are impacting exports. We also chat about the yet to be funded Export Import Bank and why that's important even for small business. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Networking and Social Media Tips for Business

Our regular contributor, Laura Kinnard is in to set us up for some Des Moines Metro Networking from #DMBizEvents and then launch into three solid tips for business from the Social Media World. Catch our conversation here: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Small Business Administration and Business

The Small Business Administration has changed since the 1990's both in technology and in focus. We asked Jayne Armstrong, State Director for Iowa to visit with us about the tasks and opportunities provided by the "New and Improved" SBA. Here is that conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Enjoy a Bit of European Heritage - Christkindlmarket DSM

Our friend Suzanne Hull the founder of a non-profit that is bringing us Christkindlmarket Des Moines comes by to give us a taste of an event happening at Jasper Winery on 5 December. What is all of this about? We asked and Suzanne had answers. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

How to Create a Thankful Business - Jeff Garrison

We start this interview with a couple of personal stories about our Fathers' and how their work not only defined them but how proud they were. It starts a discussion on how employers might want to create a culture where there is thanksgiving on the part of the employee and employer. But, how do you get there? Here's Jeff Garrison from Merit Resources with some thoughts:  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Networking and Social Media for Business with Laura

It's a very short business week but still there are some networking events in the Des Moines Metro for business. In addition we chat a bit about how retail can better use social media including Twitter Hashtags during Black Friday and beyond. Here's Laura Kinnard with more: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Stuff to Do in the Des Moines Metro with Sheryl!

Each week Sheryl Tessier comes by to share with us her top picks of "Stuff to Do in the Metro". For more and some special deals visit her at Eat, Play, Love Des Moines. Here is this weeks list of fun things...even a Turkey Trot! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.