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The Business News Headlines 15 February 2023

Welcome back and we hope that your Valentine's Day was memorable and meaningful. We went out for dinner, music and dancing.  It was really nice.  It's the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 15th day of February...thanks for being here.  We kick things off with three stories about the US economy that the "Boo-Birds" may not want you to know about.  Seems bad news must sell better? Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
Some surprising news out of Airbnb that speaks to travel;
Meanwhile the big news was the Retail Sales Report;
Finally home builders are feeling confident and we'll share why;
The price of a Big Mac varies wildly in the U.S.;
Walmart sends a strong message about pricing to its suppliers;
The Wall Street Report;
What happens when you cut over 322,000 hours of meetings?
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Business News Headlines 14 February 2023

And yes, a Happy Valentine's Day to you. It's that kind of a day when an extra hug can make a big difference...even to your pets. Just ahead some of the big business news stories of the day, a look at what happened on Wall Street and an amazing conversation about immigrant entrepreneurs. My guests are Jayne Armstrong from the Small Business Administration and Curtis Baugh who is the Senior Small Business Consultant with the Small Business Solutions Center. Some amazing stories wait for you so...click ahead to learn so much about a topic few of us know about. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
One of the best known restaurant brands is looking to sell;
Ford has halted production on a popular vehicle what and why;
The results of the Consumer Price Index is out and the reaction;
Two major Costco rivals are expanding;
The economy under the Biden Administration;
Walmart is closing some tech hubs and more;
Laying off workers while collecting fat bonuses...ugh;
The Wall Street Report;
And, college students who say they are...bored.
For the Interview you'll meet returning guest Jayne Armstrong from the Small Business Administration and Curtis Baugh the Senior Small Business Consultant from the Small Business Solution Center at the DMACC Evelyn K. Davis Center.  It's an amazing story about how they are building relationships with immigrant entrepreneurs and the results are truly fantastic. To listen, CLICK HERE. 
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Working with International Entrepreneurs

Not long ago we were contacted by Jayne Armstrong the District Director for the Small Business Administration about a project she was working on with Curtis Baugh who is the Senior Small Business Consultant at the Small Business Solutions Center at the DMACC Evelyn K. Davis Center. The project, in a nutshell, is helping entrepreneurs who are immigrants better understand the American method of small business development. Curtis told us that he has worked with thousands of individuals from a host of nations helping them build a sustainable small business. It really is a remarkable story.  Have a listen.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Business News Headlines 13 February 2023

Welcome back to a brand new week of the Business News Headlines.  Hope you had an excellent weekend and what a thrilling Super Bowl.  Yes, we were glued to the tube yesterday afternoon.  And, coming up in today's newscast we'll take a look at some of the ads that ran yesterday. The winners and some odd pieces of work. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Revenue for Twitter takes a beating and that explains so much;
A major automaker to build a 3.5 billion dollar battery factory;
More vehicle news: Some smart decisions from Detroit;
More recession talk but, not what you might think;
Women's underwear; why is it more expensive than men's?
More layoff news from Big Tech;
More grocery war news;
The Wall Street Report;
The Super Bowl ads that caught our attention.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Business News Headlines & More 9 February 2023

Welcome back and glad you're here. Today in the Business News Headlines we've got stories about a host of things from an automaker who has given up on overseas chip makers to the ugly truth about parental leave in the United States. For the interview a wide ranging conversation with John Cannon about mortgage rates, the stock market, jobs, the economy and more. Make sure you click through to listen....it's some great stuff.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
General Motors has had enough and buys American;
How the Biden Administration helped that decision along;
The home buying/selling season is about to start...are we ready?
Pepsi reports strong sales even with higher prices;
The new jobless (unemployment) number is out;
The Wall Street Report;
The embarrassment of a nation...talking family leave.
Those stories and in for the interview is John Cannon a former broadcaster who is now working in all fifty states as a Mortgage Consultant. We sat down to talk about a host of things from the current mortgage rate and what moves it to jobs, the economy, the stock market and more. It's really a fascinating conversation and you can hear it all right here. 

The Economy, Mortgages, Business and More with John Cannon

Strap in...we're going to take a deep dive into the economy, the home mortgage market, the jobs issue and more.  My guest is a former broadcaster who now is a Mortgage Consultant for individuals seeking to purchase or refinance a home. He is also licensed in all 50 states.  John Cannon has had a long career in several states and now works with Wintrust Mortgage. His insight into a host of topics is spot on.  Get to know John Cannon.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Business News Headlines 8 February 2023

Welcome to the mid-week edition of the business news headlines...glad you're with us. Give us about twelve minutes and you'll be up to speed on some of the big business news stories of the day. A couple of deep dives and some quick news pieces just a click away. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Big Oil wins but there is a major loser;
Zoom takes a hit but what the CEO did is interesting;
Super Bowl food, cheaper except for one important item;
The odd way to gauge inflation from Minnesota;
The Biden Tax on stock buy-backs could help Wall Street;
Wait! What some of the smartest people say about inflation;
The Disney restructuring is costing jobs;
The Wall Street Report;
What the IRS says about filing...early.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Business News Headlines & More 7 February 2023

This is the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, thanks for being with us again today. along with the headlines from the world of business we've also got an extended conversation with the President of the Iowa State Education Association, Mike Beranek. In this wide ranging interview we touch on so many of the issues facing school teachers and administrators. From funding public schools to the work/life balance of teaching.  Make sure you click through for that story. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Fed Chair Powell and what he said;
And what then drove the markets;
Consumers are reluctant to buy and...why;
Oh boy...lots going on over at Disney;
Another oil company reports massive profits;
Weak sales at Chipotle made the news;
The Wall Street Report;
Ever heard of "Power Buyers"? You will today.
For the interview you'll hear from Mike Beranek who leads the Iowa State Education Association. As we wrote in the open there is much to talk about when it comes to public education in this state...and in others.  To listen to this conversation and gain some insight in what educators and administrators face, feel free to click here.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 
 

A Crisis in Education from Funding to Expectations with Mike Beranek

There is so much going on when it comes to education in Iowa and frankly many other states.  From inflation costs, to state support of public schools to teacher pay vs. a work/life balance to  public money being used to pay for private and often religious schools. In this interview with Mike Beranek the president of the Iowa State Education Association we take a deep dive into those issues and more. Oh, one other thing: the link between a solid public education and business as employer expectations demand better educated workers in a rapidly changing work environment.  So much to talk about. 
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

The Business News Headlines and More 6 February 2023

Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and an interview today with a great composer of commercial music, James Goodlett. We'll kick things off today with a story about a tabloid that has been for sale for...years but completely missed our radar. We'll end with a story about how pricy day care has become and why.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
The tabloid sold and the some wild stories;
The FAA slaps United Airlines with a fine;
A new offering by a pizza chain that will surprise you;
L’Oréal is headed to court and why;
The Wall Street Report;
The skyrocketing cost of day care. Why and the impact.
For the interview you'll meet composer and producer James Goodlett. Don't expect to sing along or dance to his music it's strictly commercial. You can here his story and some samples of his work here.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.