Insight On Business the News Hour

Rob Denson is On Fire About DMACC and STEM

We love it when we find people with passion who want to move Iowa forward. Meet Rob Denson the president of Des Moines Area Community College.  During his 15 years with the college we've watched this school grow and become the "go to" center for business. Really, he has some major thoughts that go beyond 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

On a Mission with Charlie Wittmack

Our guest is Charlie Wittmack, a person sometimes described as an adventurer. However that label cuts short what his drive and ambition are really about. The former leader of Above and Beyond Cancer, talks about how that began.  How he went around the world in search of adventure and, in the end, found himself.  Today his new start-up is called Charity Launch which is exactly what it sounds like. 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Business Calendar for the Des Moines Metro

What's happening in the Des Moines Metro for business?  Here's Laura Kinnard with the #DMBizEvents Calendar. (You can add your own items on Twitter using that hashtag!)  We call it "Stuff to Do in the Metro for 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Trash Talk and Economic Development - Honest!

Trash talk!  No, we haven't switched format to politics but to Earth Day with Jen Fletcher from Des Moines Parks and Recreation. We're looking for 1,200 volunteers to join up and clean up for Earth Day.  And, we talked about the economic impact parks and recreation have on any community. Come on...get trashy with Trash Bash!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.

Lisa Myers on Journalism and "The News"

For 33 years Lisa Myers worked for NBC News covering politics. She came to town for the Smart Talk Series and we were able to sit down and chat about journalism, broadcast news, being a woman in a newsroom and the rigors of a traveling news person. Think cold food, little sleep and coffee...lots of coffee.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.

Celebrating Work - Iowa Job Honor

A program that celebrates and lifts up the power of having a job. Kyle Horn is passionate about not only filling jobs but filling lives.  The Iowa Job Honor program speaks to employers as well as people who have experienced success in the simple celebration of having a...job. Powerful!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 Lessons from Selma

Our focus on the News Hour is business. We asked our regular contributor Desmund Adams to give us his insight on the Selma speech given by President Obama marking the 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday. What can business learn from that speech?  Some interesting thoughts on change and growth: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.

Well, You Could Be in Manufacturing! Yes, Really!

It might surprise many Iowans as to the states rich history in manufacturing.  Sure, if you are in that field you already know and you already know there are scores of great paying jobs waiting for willing workers right here in the Hawkeye State.  Michele Farrell is working to spread that word with Elevate Iowa.  She's also handing out...money. 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.

Let's Start a Newspaper - with Jack Mathews

At a time when most folks are saying print is dead (we've never been in that camp) Jack Mathews starts a newspaper.  Years ago he entered the digital "hyper-local" world with OurGrinnell.com and last year was encouraged to start the Grinnell Business Journal.  So, in a way, he went backwards...digital to hard-copy.  Very cool.  And, he's just a little shy of 80 years old.  Yeah...we thought that might get you.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.

Jet Set Studio with Ben McDougal

Our friend Ben McDougal came by to visit about the work he is doing on a new app that allows tournaments to "broadcast" their event and let more folks know how to connect. It's called TournamentSeeker.com and he started out with...gaming.  Here's our 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.