Insight On Business the News Hour

Immigration Reform and the Economy with Jesus "Chuy" Garcia

We caught up with Cook County Commissioner Jesus "Chuy" Garcia as he was about to headline the LULAC Banquet later in the day.  We talked about his efforts to expand immigration reform, how business groups such as the Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Illinois Business Roundtable are looking at the issue as economic development. 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.

Social Media, Business Networking in the DSM Metro

Each week Laura Kinnard joins us to list out her picks for business networking and social media education in the Des Moines Metro. Find out more on Twitter #DMBizEvents. Here's Laura! 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.

Lurra Cocina - Des Moines Newest Restaurant

Sitting right next to our studio is the newest restaurant in the Metro, Lurra Cocina a mix of Spanish and Mediterranean food with a cool interior vibe. Our guest is co-owner Mike Crownover who came in to chat about what makes the restaurant so...unique.  Oh...and that name?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.

Fun in the Des Moines Metro with Sheryl!

Each Friday we spend some time with Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines and run down her top picks of "Stuff to Do in the Metro". This being Halloween Weekend there's lots of spooky stuff going on.  Have a listen and go do something!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 Sign Business with Steve Smith of Fastsigns

There have been lots of changes in the way business uses signage. We asked Steve Smith the owner of Fastsigns in Clive, Iowa to visit with us about the trends in signage today and how his business has grown over the past twelve years. Some interesting insights for your business. Have a listen: 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.

From a Restaurant to an Office Complex - A Trend?

Re-purposing buildings is all the rage. Rather than tear down a usable building business people are redesigning the location for other use. When rehabbing an old, empty building that once was a restaurant has some unique challenges. Meet Kurt Pearson the founder of Compass Financial of West Des Moines and his story about rehabbing and why. 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.

Millennials and Business Part Two

We continue our conversation about Millennials with Kyle Savage. What makes them tick? What are they drawn to? What is it like to employ them?  We think you'll find this interesting...  Here is Part Two: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.

Millennials, Business and Kyle Savage

We are obsessed by...Millennials. Why?  Perhaps it's because they are young, there are millions of them...or the media tells us they are somehow...odd. Our guest, Kyle Savage is an entrepreneur and has helped dozens of business people better understand the workings of Millennials. Perhaps because he is...one. Here is Part One of our 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.

How Did Google Use Mindfulness

Our guest is Kevin Pokorny an our conversation centers on how Google, yes that Google, used mindfulness in an effort to boost productivity. Kevin goes through several examples of how being mindful can help any business and we talk about how Google ingrained the practice among their engineers. Interesting stuff. 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.

Brands Formation with Chuck Mefford

We asked Des Moines Radio Group General Manager, Jeff Delvaux to spend some time in the studio chatting about the upcoming event featuring Chuck Mefford from Brands Formation. What attendees can expect to learn about their business and about advertising. Listen and then register.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.