Insight On Business the News Hour

The Business Calendar for the Des Moines Metro

Better listen up, lots of business networking and educational events scheduled for this week and here is Laura Kinnard to share with us her top picks from #DMBizEvents! Grab your calendar!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 YP Symposium with Casady Brittain

On Tuesday, September 15 the Young Professionals head to the Community Choice Credit Union for the YP Symposium. We asked Casady Brittain, co-chair of the event, to come by and tell us what's so special. And, know what?  She did! 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 Metro with Sheryl

Each week Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines joins us with her list of "Stuff to DO" and she does not disappoint. Never say there's nothing to do.. Here's Sheryl! 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.

Talking Startup Stories with Mike Colwell and Ben Lefever

Our returning guest Mike Colwell from SquareOne Des Moines brings with him Benjamin Lefever from CertinTell a way in which patients can connect with their physician over great distances saving time and money. Ben is on stage next week but we've got him first! 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.

Non-Profit Fund Raising with Ahnemann Associates

How do non-profit hospitals and long term health care facilities raise money for building campaigns or for charitable fund development? It is both an art and a science developed over years of success at Ahnemann Associates. In studio with us is Darryl Ahnemann and daughter Kristina Ahnemann Ridgely.  We asked about that and...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.

Legal Thoughts on Buying or Selling a Business

The process of buying or selling a business can be loaded with issues. That is the conversation with Sam Kreamer and Thomas Kutz of the Kreamer Law Firm. Best advice? Seek reliable help and assistance because there is so much on the line. 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.

How Bankers Trust Uses Community Capital

You can say what you want about how "big is better" but, in reality, being connected wins the day. Betty Ridout is from the Windsor Heights location of Bankers Trust. We talked about being truly "local", what it means to be invested in a community and how that investment is truly the capital of a community.  Enjoy!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 Legacy of Colby Interests and Windsor Heights

Colby Interests is a family company that, for the most part, started the community of Windsor Heights, Iowa. We sat down with Theresa Greenfield is the president of Colby Interests a company that holds much of the commercial property in Windsor Heights and has investments in many Metro Communities. We talked about the history and a peek forward with current projects that are underway. 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 Changing Business of Commercial Lighting with 3-E

The business of lighting the night has come so very far and perhaps the most changes in commercial lighting has happened in the 25 years John Temple has been with 3-E headquartered in Windsor Heights. We talked about that and the new dimensions in LED lighting and how it impacts 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.

That Pesky Employee Handbook with Beth Coonan

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has a mission of keeping its members as well as the general public informed of critical issues in business. Today we visited with Beth Coonan from member company BrownWinick about the importance of staying on top of the employee handbook. What can go wrong and how to keep pace with the many changes involved in employing people...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.