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The Business News Headlines 27 March 2020

Well, the rally lasted three days anyway.  It's the Friday Edition of the business news headlines for March 27. Just a click away you'll hear these stories:

• Wall Street stalled today and why;
• No Cheesecake for you;
• Guns, let's talk...guns;
• Ford pulls out all the stops;
• GM gets in hot water with the president;
• Hospitality workers and no hospitality;
• Grocery workers to go on strike Monday;
• The Wall Street Report

Thanks for coming by and stay well, and safe!  BTW a programming note. Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review is moving to NOON CDT this Sunday on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. A full hour of the biggest business news stories of the week along with our interview segments.

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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. 

Building Brands and Awareness with Janice Person

In this wide ranging conversation I reconnect with Janice Person akd J.P. Loves Cotton about business, agriculture, brand building and making connections. In addition we talk about connecting consumers with agriculture and how she is making that happen at the same time. Meet Janice Person, speaker, brand builder, marketer, podcaster and friend. I think you'll enjoy this and LOVE her website!  

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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. 

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National Tractor Parts Dealer Association

Oasis - A Paychex Company

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The Business News and More 26 March 2020

In normal times an unemployment report like we received this morning would have shut the markets down. But these are not normal times.  Click ahead for the business news headlines for Thursday the 26th of March:

• No, these are not normal times;
• Truck drivers get a reprieve;
• Vacuums to Ventilators;
• Panic buying is hurting employees;
• UAW wary of opening up auto plants;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Nurses on the front lines.

Those stories plus a wide ranging conversation with Janice Person who recently started her company JP Loves Cotton. We'll talk about consumers, branding, transparency, trust, agriculture and consumers. It was great to reconnect with my friend from St. Louis about her new adventure.

Thanks for listening!

The Business News Headlines 25 March 2020

Back to Back wins for the Dow today...the first since February. Welcome to the business news headlines for Wednesday the 25th of March. Just a click away:

• Why the festivities on Wall Street;
• Some may not be able to get stimulus dollars;
• Asian manufactures are closing plants because of the U.S.;
• Automaker suppliers are getting worried;
• Speaking of worry...now it's grocery stores;
• Restaurants becoming liquor stores;
• The Wall Street Report;
• A very dull stock is now a hot equity.

Thanks so much for listening! 

The Business News Headlines & More 24 March 2020

If there was any good business news today it came out of Wall Street as the markets shot up. Welcome to the business news headlines for Tuesday the 24th of March:

• It was an historic one day rise on the Dow;
• What will become of the U.S. Postal Service;
• Ford says its plants will remain closed;
• Boeing says no to the government having a equity share;
• Denmark has a message for America;
• The Wall Street Report
• Back to work! The experts say no...the president...
• Finally the "old folks need to sacrifice" story.

Those items and we've got Laura Kinnard from Drake, DMACC and The Runway Innovation Studio is with us today talking about remote work, technology, tips and productivity.  What will the other side of this look like?  She tells us.  To listen to that conversation just click our player:

Thanks, again, for listening! 

A Small Business Spotlight - Meet Rikkia Lillard, Event Planner

While much of the county is avoiding crowds some continue to plan for the future and that is what this post is about.  A couple of weeks ago when I sat down with Rikkia Lillard I didn't expect to learn about all the talents this young woman has...but soon into this conversation it became apparent that she is something very special. Rikkia owns R.C.L Productions which is an event planning and design business. Here slogan is, "It's not just a party. It's a production." And a production it is. From weddings to bar mitzvahs Rikkia turns on her magic and you get to learn all about it here. Enjoy! If you want to connect with her here is her email. 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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. 

Our Sponsors

AARP-Iowa

National Tractor Parts Dealer Association

Oasis - A Paychex Company

Tero International

Staying Connected with Ginger Johnson

She is no stranger to The Business News Hour, Ginger Johnson is a professional connector a person who helps others create meaningful connections that build into real relationships. And, today, perhaps more than ever, how important that is.  Here we'll talk about the art of connecting, why it matters, what to do if you feel as if you can't connect and tools you can use, right now to help you work on this important skill set. In addition she just did a video about Ten Plus Ideas of How to Stay Connected even in the times we face.  Enjoy! 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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. 

Our Sponsors

AARP-Iowa

National Tractor Parts Dealer Association

Oasis - A Paychex Company

Tero International

The Business News & More 23 March 2020

For a bit today it looked like the U.S. Senate was going to pass an economic package but the deal, once again, fell through.  That story and these are coming to you today:

• The "deal" that wasn't;
• The toilet paper saga is real and why;
• Retailers have deals but will consumers bite;
• Grocery stores and security;
• A pizza chain that wants to hire 30,000 workers;
• Zillow is canceling their home buying program;
• A slow down in the rental industry as well;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Some are now using the "D Word".

Those stories plus Jessica Dunker from the Iowa Restaurant Association will join me to talk about the economic impact restaurant owners and staff are experiencing and what steps the association is taking to help in these difficult time. To listen to that conversation just click our player: 

Thanks for listening. 

The Week in Review on News/Talk 1540 KXEL

Each Sunday we take Insight on Business the News Hour to News/Talk 1540 KXEL with The Week in Review. If you didn't catch the broadcast today you can listen to these stories right here. 

In the first news segment we shared the story about how the restaurant industry is crumbling due to the Covid-19 pandemic, how the service industry is seeing massive layoffs and unemployment claims spike. Also in this segment a company that, at first, denied allowing its employees to work from home and insisted they should "run toward the crisis..." Those stories and more in this first segment:

IOB 22 March 2020 KXEL First News

In the second news segment we shared the story of an iconic magazine that, after 66 years, will cease printing. If you are looking for a job we know of folks hiring. Retailers bump pay and benefits. Those stories and more in this second segment.

IOB 22 March 2020 KXEL Second News

Then Restaurant Marketer Phil K. James talks with us about his recommendations to help restaurants stay open and attempt to save jobs. You can hear that interview by clicking our player.

Then it was on to the Market Report and something Partly Personal.

IOB 22 March 2020 KXEL Markets

We finished up our broadcast today with the story about Shop Where I Live an online platform designed for Mom & Pop stores and local area chambers. You'll meet Cherie Edilson during this conversation. To listen just click our player.

 

Programing Note

We're switching times next week. You'll be able to catch Insight on Business the News Hour - Week in Review at Noon Central Daylight Time still on Sunday and still on News/Talk 1540 KXEL!

Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines & More 20 March 2020

From the business side this is a week to put in the rear-view mirror. Today here's what we've got for you for the Friday Edition:

• It started out well but ended poorly;
• Food and Food Workers - A sobering consideration;
• Kraft Heinz working overtime;
• Target boosts pay and benefits;
• Peloton cancels deliveries;
• Jobless numbers could be dreadful;
• The Wall Street Report
• GameStop...Essential?

Those stories plus a conversation about connecting with people and how important that is today...perhaps...more than ever. My guest is Ginger Johnson who is a professional connector. We'll talk about the importance of connecting, how to better connect with others and why all of that matters.  

Thanks for listening.