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Dental Health and Orthodontics with James Stork

February is National Children's Dental Month.  We sat down with Dr. James Stork and his bride Jenna Stork from Stork Orthodontics to chat about that and the business of orthodontics.  The who, what, where and why of what they do.  Some great tid-bits of knowledge here.  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

Smart Talk with Ainissa Ramirez

If you missed the Smart Talk Series this week here is what you missed:  Dr. Ainissa Ramirez, author and "Science Evangelist" was in town to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) to parents and students.  We got to her first with this interview about who she is and why she is on a mission: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.

Getting Sweet with the Urban Ambassadors!

Des Moines is a diverse community with so much going on it's sometimes hard to keep up! Everybody here seems to be committed to creating a better overall community.  Meet Bethany Wilcoxon from the Greater Des Moines Partnership as well as Urban Ambassadors and Greg Van Den Berghe a retail marketing professional and a board member of Urban Ambassadors. We kick of with a discussion about #SeizeDesMoines and then get into the special event this Friday evening.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.

Don't Screw Up Your Start Up!

So, you've got this idea for a business.  Sure, it's a good one but before you launch some things you should consider so that your start up doesn't get...screwed up.  Here is Sam Kreamer with several tips just for 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.

The Business Calendar for the Des Moines Metro

Each week Laura Kinnard joins us for the Business Calendar for the Des Moines Metro.  Stuff to DO for your business this week!  #DMBizEvents on Twitter! 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!

Sure there's "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" and Sheryl Tessier from Eat Play Love Des Moines joins Dustin and Michael to run down her list of picks.  Enjoy and get out there! 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.

Can Food Mend Broken Hearts?

In the book, The Broken Heart Diet, by author Tom Formaro there is a scene where San Francisco chef Dante Palermo, who has lost the love of his life and owns a restaurant in the North Beach neighborhood, comes up with an idea for a dinner party for singles. Perhaps food can put people together and mend their broken hearts. Enter Janet Tingwald who, while on vacation, reads Tom's book and decides to create, with some help from Tom and his wife Rachel, SoLoLi the "Fiesta Del Sera Roso" on Valentine's Night.  Sounds sorta sexy right?  Here you 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

DSM Hack Is A Good Thing...Right?

With all the "hacking" going on from North Korea to credit card thieves "hacking" gets a bad name.  But, in this case it is very, very...good. Meet Kim Wall and Matthew Hauge as they share the details about DSM Hack coming back to Des Moines in February.  Know a non-profit that needs some tech help?  Listen up and share! 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 of Shipping and Trucking

While we don't ship full truckloads of partial truckloads of products perhaps you do.  If so, give a listen to this piece with Steven Haas about SAV Transportation and how they have used technology to improve service, delivery and insure value.  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.

Life Lessons - Being Grateful with Desmund Adams

Twice a month we share our IOB Microphone with Desmund Adams. And today, while the topic was interesting, the first two minutes where a hoot thanks to a six-year-old. How grateful we are that laughter feels so...good.  Enjoy and take in a bit of a Life Lesson...that also works 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.