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The Skills That Boost Business Growth - Ro Crosbie

Join us as we talk "Soft Skills" with the founder of Tero International, Ro Crosbie. Everything matters in business from the way you listen to how you speak. Oh, and those non-verbal cues?  Key insights for business and personal development. 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 Solheim Cup to Assisting Your Group Event

Just back from Germany where the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau was talking up the city for the international Solheim Cup coming here in 2017 to helping your group or organization with your next event...that's the conversation with Greg Edwards as we "Catch Des Moines"!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.

A Professional Employment Organization - Basics

Being an employer requires lots of attention to detail well ahead of writing that first paycheck. Perhaps your business could use the services of a Professional Employment Organization or PEO?  Don't know?  Here's Jeff Garrison from Merit Resources to explain the basics of what a PEO is all about and how it might help your business grow. 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/Education for Business with Don Frazer

Our Laura Kinnard is out so pinch-hitting with the networking/education/special events for business is Don Frazer or @WaukeeDon. Here are his picks for established businesses or startups from #DMBizEventsInsight 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 from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines joins us to talk about her top picks for fun stuff to do in the Des Moines Metro. Join us for a lighter conversation about the weekend and beyond. 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.

Open Streets, Bicycles and More with Jeremy Lewis

A wide ranging conversation with Jeremy Lewis from the Des Moines Bicycle Collective about the Open Streets Project this coming Sunday and how cycling is such a positive for a community. Oh...and what does it take to become a Bicycle Friendly Community. Great 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.

The Business of Iowa Watch and Covering the Iowa Caucuses

Iowa is awash with presidential candidates and while each has a story they want to tell the real story often lies beneath the sound-bite. Meet Lyle Muller of Iowa Watch a non-profit news organization that has built a reputation on asking tough questions and offering future journalists an opportunity to hone their craft. We met on the campus of Drake University where he was about to visit with some budding journalists.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 Iowa Communications Network and Broadband

We love talking about what we've called "The Great Equalizer" or broadband internet connectivity. Ric Lombard is the Executive Director of the Iowa Communications Network a state agency started years ago. Where are they now, how will this impact business and the economy in Iowa and a peek at some educational opportunities. Meet Ric Lombard: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.

Think Before You Launch - Bart Ludlow

Drones have become popular for any number of industries and, now that the prices have started to come down, it's expected that more will be hitting the skies. Think Before You Launch began it's mission of public education and safety several weeks ago. Here we visit with Bart Ludlow about the group, it's mission and how "A little information could prevent a BIG accident."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.

Workers, Iowa Restaurants and More with Jessica Dunker

Last week we had a story about how difficult it is to find food service workers...everywhere. We asked Jessica Dunker from the Iowa Restaurant Association to share with us what they know and what, on a state-wide and national level, associations that represent restaurants are doing about it. AND, we also chat about Dine Iowa - Grand Tasting Gala this week in Des Moines. 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.