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She's Re-Launching Her Business and Why

There comes a time in every business where change is necessary.  Meet Randi Schwartz-Carr the principal behind FUIRSA a tax preparing company in West Des Moines.  We asked her what F-U-I-R-S-A stands for (it's pretty cool) and why she is re-launching.  Some interesting insight here and something most business people can relate to.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.

Jobs, Business, Logging and more from Southern Illinois

While in Memphis for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association meeting (NTPDA) we caught up with Tom Winkleblack from Schaefer Enterprises and talked about jobs, logging, job training, and more.  An insightful look at business in Rural America.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 Monday Laura Kinnard is with us to share the DMBizEvents Calendar of "Stuff to DO for Business in the Des Moines Metro.  Lots and lots of things to become part of...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.

Manufacturing and Business in Memphis

We're in Memphis, Tennessee for the annual meeting of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association and while here we've been getting a glimpse of the Memphis economy, the jobs issues and talking to some folks about what they do here.  Our guest for this segment is Andy Malmo the Director of International and Domestic Sales for Flint Hydraulics a company that does worldwide distribution of original and replacement hydraulic pumps, motors and hydraulic pump replacement parts for heavy mobile and industrial equipment. 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.

Memphis and the Economy with Pierre Landaiche

We often visit about the Des Moines Metro economy and the impact conventions and special events have.  Our friend Greg Edwards from the Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau always has interesting things to say.  Today, however, we're in Memphis, Tennessee where we caught up with Pierre Landaiche the Vice President and General Manager of the Memphis Cook Convention Center who knows Memphis, the people and its economy.  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.

WOI-TV5 - We Are Iowa with April Samp

Local television news and reporting are getting a make-over at WOI-TV5 with the branding slogan of "We Are Iowa". If you read between the lines you realize that the station has a bigger picture of television journalism than simply the news. April Samp is the News Director for WOI-TV5 and we had an extended conversation about the business of new, the direction the station is going, the marketing of news and what we can expect when it comes to covering "real people".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 comes by the studio to share with us her top picks of "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro for Business. From Networking to Meetings and more.  Lot's of things to chose from and you can also see the information online right here!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.

FunnelWise with Matt Ostanik and Mike Colwell

Each month we get a visit from Mike Colwell from the Business Innovation Zone a program of the Greater Des Moines Partnership.  Mike always brings us an interesting guest and topic. Today we visited with Matt Ostanik the founder of FunnelWise. Matt will be appearing at an event this Wednesday at the Biz Zone...but we've got him first.  Here is our 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.

Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl This Weekend!

Each week our own Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines visits the studio with her outstanding list of "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" this weekend and beyond. Today we chatted it up about everything from home shows to...wine and cheese and chocolate. But, of course! 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.

Floppy Back in Des Moines!

OK Floppy Nation he's back!  We sat down with our good friend Jack Lashier the Director of the Iowa Hall of Pride to talk about the happening this weekend when Floppy makes his return visit for two shows.  This is a walk back in time with a video presentation created by Jeff Stein that keeps Floppy alive in the hearts and minds of those who...love him. Always a great interview, here's Jack: 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.