Insight On Business the News Hour

Invest in She with Tiffany O'Donnell

Iowa has a terrible standing when it comes to women in business. We've talked about that many times. One of the groups that hopes to change that is Iowa Women Lead Change or IWLC. Next month IWLC has a public event in the Des Moines Metro - "Invest in She". We asked Tiffany O'Donnell to spend some time with us discussing Iowa, IWLC and "Invest in She".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.

Rubber Ducks and A Corn Feed

It's the business of politics and in Iowa that is a big deal. Recently we learned that Progress Iowa was planning a large event, the first Iowa Corn Feed, as well as delivering rubber ducks to Terrace Hill. We invited Matt Sinovic to tell us the story. 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.

The Iowa Hall of Pride with Jack Lashier

When our friend Jack Lashier comes by for a visit expect only top-notch, positive news about the Iowa Hall of Pride. Jack shares a couple of stories related to not only sports figures like Zach Johnson and Shawn Johnson but also non-athletes that are enshrined in The Hall. It's a jewel for all of Iowa.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 Solders Play - Khalil Adams & Matthew McIver

We're always interested in startup stories and recently we learned of the efforts Khalil Adams is making in the business of modeling and acting. We asked the son of our former contributor, Desmund Adams, to come by and tell us about his efforts. Accompanying Khalil is Matthew McIver the director of "A Solders Play" that is now playing at the Des Moines Social Club. 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.

Economic Development with the Greater Des Moines Partnership

It's all about economic development but, make no mistake it just doesn't happen by accident. David Maahs is the Executive Vice President of the Greater Des Moines Partnership tasked with Economic Development. We asked him to share the pluses and the minuses he runs into each day as he promotes Central Iowa to others. 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.

What Do Your Internal Business Documents...Mean?

Early in the month we invited Sam Kreamer and Thomas Kutz from the Kreamer Law Firm in to give us a brief overview of the "Five Essential Documents for Business". We thought it might be a good idea to take some time and explain how some of your corporate (profit or nonprofit) bylaws work, why have minutes of your company meetings and touch on the important nature of employment issues. 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 Calendar for the Des Moines Metro

Each Monday afternoon Laura Kinnard joins us for the #DMBizEvents Calendar, a look at networking and business education opportunities here in the Des Moines Metro.  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.

Elevate Advanced Manufacturing of Iowa

The business of manufacturing in Iowa is changing and to celebrate the new manufacturing model the Iowa Association of Business and Industry is sponsoring Elevate Advanced Manufacturing in September. We invited Emily Schettler and Robyn Denson to our studio to chat it up so you would have plenty of time to make plans to attend.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.

Redstone Content Solutions with John Klein

Every business needs organization for thousands of things. Today we visit with John Klein a principal with Redstone Content Solutions based in Davenport, Iowa about what their work with Oracle, what services the company offers and some practical solutions they can bring to your 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.

Clinic Note from the Global Insurance Accelerator

We make welcome our friend Mike Colwell from Square One who brings with him the founders of Clinic Note. Recently Justin Coldrake and Tyler Fox completed the Global Insurance Accelerator program and launched their startup which, at this time, assists speech professionals share patient progress notes with insurance companies...saving time for everybody involved. Here is that discussion. 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.