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Laura Kinnard with the Business Events Calendar for Des Moines

Each Monday afternoon we have our regular contributor Laura Kinnard in to chat about the prime networking/learning events for business. Grab your calendar...here we go! 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.

Desmund Adams and Listening to Iowans

Over the past several weeks Desmund Adams has been out listening to Iowans.  We asked him to tell us what he is hearing and we also dove into the Charleston murders.  I think you'll enjoy this twelve minutes of honest 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.

Music and Radio with Andy Hall

We spent some time with Andy Hall the Music Director and afternoon personality for Lazer 103.3 of Des Moines (KAZR-FM) and talked about the music scene in the Metro, his job and the future of radio.  We likey! 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.

Caring For Mom and Dad - Part Two

This is Part Two of our conversation with John and Terri Hale about the PBS screening of Caring for Mom and Day which will take place on June 25 at the Iowa Public Television Studios in Johnston and how you can get involved in this event. 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.

Caring For Mom and Dad Part One

Our guests are Terri and John Hale who will be part of the Iowa Public Television event and screening of the PBS Special, "Caring for Mom and Dad".  We talk about the event and more importantly how necessary it is that we have this conversation about care givers, what they are faced with and what the future holds.  This is Part One of Two Parts.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.

Small Business Wednesday - Windsor Vacuum

We hear it all the time, "Small Business is the Backbone of the American Economy".  We believe it and part of our ongoing editorial mission is to lift up small business owners or, as Sam Kreamer likes to say, "owner managed companies" and welcome them to the Business News Hour to tell their story.  Meet Denise Rairdin who, with her husband, owns Windsor Vacuum one of a handful of independent sales and service centers in the Des Moines Metro.  We asked lots of questions including, "So what is the best vacuum on the market?"  We were surprised.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 High Tech - Business Centered Event in West Des Moines

When we heard of this West Des Moines Community School District event that invites business to take part in the jobs of tomorrow we had to visit with Justin Miller an instructor in the district. Learn more about why the Lunch and Learn scheduled for this Thursday and why DMCS is looking to the future in jobs and tech. 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 All Iowa Dinner from the Strudl Haus

Our friend Chef Michael Leo came by to chat about the All Iowa Dinner he has scheduled for Thursday 18 June at the Strudl Haus.  A meal made with all Iowa sourced food and Iowa Wine from Summerset Winery. We also have a conversation about wines and food in general. 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.

Rural Economic Development and the USDA

The USDA is not only about farmers and farms it also plays a significant roll in rural economic development. Our friend Bill Menner from the Rural Development arm of the United States Department of Agriculture came by to talk about bird flu to home loans.  Seriously 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.

The Business Calendar for the Des Moines Metro

She's back!  Each Monday Laura Kinnard brings with her the #DMBizEvents Calendar. From networking to learning there is always something going on in the Des Moines Metro for...business. You can follow along on Twitter and even add your own business centric events. Just check the Hashtag: #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.