Insight On Business the News Hour

Mental Health Issues, Connie Wimer & Nicole Peckumn

There is a serious health and social issue being tackled by a dedicated group of civic leaders and it's something that touches a staggering number of Iowans. While our focus during this interview is on mental health we could not let an opportunity pass to ask about the role of women in business. Our guests are Connie Wimer from Business Publications and Nicole Peckumn one of the many volunteers for the Broadlawns Mental Health Project known as the Advocate Circle.  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.

Raising Business Capital - Five Tips

From time to time business needs to raise capital to start, grow or expand a product line. In this segment Sam Kreamer and Thomas Kutz of the Kreamer Law Firm offer up "Five Things You Should Know About Raising Capital".  Great advice for non-profits as well!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

She's back!  Each Monday afternoon Laura Kinnard comes by to share with us her top picks of business networking, education opportunities and more. You can follow them on Twitter with #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.

Love is the Answer with Lynx Tyus

We got a call from some folks about something called "Ebony and Ivory". We were curious as to what it was...so we invited Lynx Tyus to join us in studio to explain.  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 Import/Export Bank and Iowa Manufacturing

You may not have heard much about the Import/Export Bank so we thought we'd share the news. It's political and economic and Iowa manufacturers are concerned. We gave the details, got some reaction from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) and comments from Mark Hanawalt the president of United Equipment Accessories of Waverly, Iowa and the past Chairman of ABI.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 Global Insurance Accelerator

The Global Insurance Accelerator is one of three such projects in...the world. We asked Brian Hemesath, who is the director of the project, to chat about that and we also caught up on his other adventure Volunteer Local.  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.

What's On the Mind of Desmund Adams?

In what could be his final appearance on the Business News Hour, Desmund Adams reflects on the past year. We also talk about what he is hearing as he continues his "listening tour" of Southwest Iowa.  We then pivot into a conversation about what our nation seems to value...and sadly it doesn't look like education. 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.

Convrt Clothing - A Startup Story

We so much enjoy meeting entrepreneurs and sharing their stories. In studio here are the guys that started Convrt Clothing some eight weeks ago.  The create one-of-a-kind t-shirts by sewing a pocket on the left front...sorta different but they are having a blast. Meet Tyler Johnson, Eric Weflen and Tyler Wentworth:  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.

This CPA says the Affordable Care Act is a Boost to Business Startups

We've all heard the "doom and gloom" about the Affordable Care Act. Here is one CPA who believes now is the perfect time for you to start that business because of the benefits of the ACA.  This isn't politics it's the Tax Code.  Meet Bruce Schmiedlin, CPA.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 week Laura Kinnard joins us to share with you the top business networking events in the Metro...she does not disappoint.  And we liked her nail polish.  Don't ask.  Grab your calendar...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.