Insight On Business the News Hour

Employers, Employees, Jobs and Manpower

We started our conversation asking the question about the Des Moines Metro job market.  What are local employers saying about hiring? Then Karen Miller the Executive Vice President for Manpower of Central Iowa about what employers are looking for, how they are going about the process of hiring and what many job seekers...lack. 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.

Workers Comp - Reducing Costs with Jeff Garrison

When it comes to workers comp insurance most business owner eyes cross.  You must have it but how to best mitigate costs and exposure to cases. Jeff Garrison from Merit Resources answers those questions and more. It all starts with the employee/employer relationship.  Here's Jeff: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.

The Business Calendar for the Des Moines Metro

Heading up our lineup each week is Laura Kinnard with #DMBizEvents; business networking and events that she has picked as the best in the area. Something for business to do this week. From networking to public business meetings, 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Baru 66 Turns Five!

One of the Metro's finest restaurants, Baru 66 is celebrating five years of dining for discerning guests. We caught up with David Baruthio the Chef and owner (with wife Sara Hill and partner Tami Johnson) and chatted a bit about starting a restaurant in the midst of the economic downturn, how they have grown, who frequents his establishment and the challenge of being located in Windsor Heights which also makes Baru 66 a destination.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!

It's Friday!!  Time to check in with Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines for her pick of "Stuff to DO in the Metro" this weekend and beyond.  Joining Michael and Sheryl is the voice of Tyler...welcome!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.

Talking Angels with Mike Colwell

This week the Plains Angels, an investment group based in Iowa, said in a release they had sent $2.4 million in start up investment to seven start-ups. Five from Iowa and two from neighboring states. Mike Colwell from the Business Innovation Zone reviewed each new company and talked about an upcoming event for next Wednesday.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.

Making LinkedIn Work for You

Let's say you have a LinkedIn account.  You opened it up because you are in business and you want to reach out...maybe meet others, sell your product or service. Hey, it's business to business right?  But, it ain't happening.  Let me help. Here are Eight Tips you can put to work right away that will increase the success of your LinkedIn experience.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.

American Link with Richelle Smith

What if there were a way to find American Made products and hear the "back-story" of where they came from, who made them and more?  There is.  It's called American Link Magazine a digital publication and a brick and mortar store.  We asked Richelle Smith to come by the studios and tell us, and you, 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Stuck School Aid Formula and the Des Moines Schools

Doesn't matter if you have or do not have students in an Iowa school. What does matter is the impact the Iowa Legislature is having now and tomorrow on the children of our state.  We asked Cindy Elsbernd the president of the Des Moines School Board to help us understand what is going on under "The Golden Dome" here in the 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Let's Create a Community that is Walkable

It's not about "tree hugging" but economic development.  We welcome Larry James, JR. to our studio to talk about the economic development associated with allowing people to more more naturally between home, work and shopping. Oh, and it's not about "tree hugging" but following the consumer trend toward new ways to think about transportation. 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.