Insight On Business the News Hour

A Non-Profit Home Financing Alternative

We hear, all the time, about how frustrated people, especially first-time home buyers, are when it comes to finding financing. Meet Stephanie Preusch from the Neighborhood Finance Corporation a twenty-five year old non-profit mortgage bank that can get folks into a house for about 5% down. They can also help individuals qualify for up to a $10,000 forgivable loan to fix your new home up.  Yeah, we thought so too!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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

A Photo Start-Up that We Like!

We love sharing with you new start-ups and here is another. Amina Hall, a professional photographer has brought Capture Pod, an automated start-up to the Des Moines Metro. What a cool idea and a great way for your business to connect with your consumers. Think Trade Shows? We liked!  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Laura Kinnard with the Business Events Calendar for Des Moines

Each Monday evening we welcome our friend Laura Kinnard with her list of "Stuff to DO for Business". It's the #DMBizEvents Calendar.  And we also have a conversation about BAWTE and it's shut-down. 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl This Weekend!

Each week Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines is with us with her picks of "Stuff to DO in the Metro this Weekend".  From date night to family fun she ticks down her list. Joining Sheryl and Michael is our producer Tyler Hackenmiller.  Yay! 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Business Music with Bonne Finken

Hey, it's Friday afternoon and rather than do the business news for the full hour we thought we'd launch something different.  Why not showcase a local musician/band/artist and devote the first segment to them.  Sure, why not? Kicking off our new segment is singer/songwriter Bonne Finken. We've been playing her music since Wednesday and now we get to chat with her about the business side of what she does. 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Let's Talk Downtown Chamber Programs with Jennifer!

It's a return visit from our friend Jennifer Chittenden the Executive Director of the Downtown Chamber. She's in today to talk about new programming for her members that help business leaders better understand business. Very much worth a listen! 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Leading Across Generations - Kyle Price

We make welcome Kyle Price who is a Performance Consultant with Dale Carnegie Training based in West Des Moines. We now have four generations working side-by-side in the workplace and the issue is how does a business owner communicate with each, in the style they are accustomed to?  That's the idea behind this morning workshop here in the Des Moines Metro.  Listen in...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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Desmund Adams on Moving Forward and How

Our regular contributor, Desmund Adams, came by to talk about the business and political climate that needs to change to move both forward. It all started when a woman said, "I just don't feel like anybody is listening."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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Our Women Mean Business with Kristen Hall

We started out talking hockey (sorry...it was me) and then rolled into a conversation with Kristen Hall about the upcoming National Association of Women Business Owners.  From the conversation on Iowa's support of women in business to what people can learn at the conference. Listen up and get involved. 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Pedal Off the Pounds and Results!

The Des Moines Cycle Club is about to launch year three of their health and fitness program Pedal Off the Pounds.  With us is Jason Rose one of the organizers and team captains of the program and Lisa Klever the winner of last year's program who has lost an amazing 75 pounds. Listen to what she did and what she continues to do.  Good stuff.  You can do it too!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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.