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The Business News & More 26 February 2021

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines...whew...what a week. You're just a click away from some of the biggest business news stories of the day all delivered in under ten minutes. And, remember, follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour all day long.  Here's what we've got for you:

• The Blue Chips sink again today and why;
• More small businesses are closing;
• Meanwhile, personal income is...up;
• Housing prices climb yet again;
• Oil prices stalled out today but up a bunch in February;
• Consumers and the Costco move to $16 an hour;
• Some payment system problems today;
• The Wall Street Report
• And, an island is for sale...and it's stunning.

Plus, it's Friday! And every Friday we get Hyper-Local and focus on Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro with Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. No matter where you are this bit of banter is a departure from the serious news we deliver each day. Today we're talking hockey, the Des Moines Art Center, the Des Moines Playhouse, the start of the Girls State Basketball Tournament. Iowa is turning 175 and the Historical Society has some neat things going on. We'll talk TV shows and trivia, Drake Basketball and a funny bit presented by the Des Moines Performing Arts...GO!

Thanks for listening!

The Business News Headlines 25 February 2021

Thanks for coming back! Here, in under 10 minutes, we'll get you up to speed on some of the biggest business news stories of the day. Here's what we've got for you:

• What over 30% of Americans are doing with their retirement accounts;
• Those outrageous Texas energy bills...we've got news;
• The new unemployment claims are in but...
• Did you know about the tax implication of the $1,400 stimulus payment?
• The Wall Street Report
• And, more trouble for the My Pillow guy.

Thanks for coming by and remember you can follow us all day long for the latest business news stories and the markets on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.

Have a great day! 

Evolving to Meet Client Needs with Liz Cooney of Tero International

As the world enters the second year of dealing with COVID19 business models have had to change dramatically. Here Liz Cooney, the Director of Training for Tero International, is back to talk about the three areas Tero has adapted to meet the needs of their clients. In addition we talk about a new study that looks at CEO "confidence" which in 2020 has hit a new low.  Lot's of great information here to help you and your career. 

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 24 February 2021

Welcome back! Today, in under 10 minutes we'll deliver up the biggest business news stories of the day. And then, for the interview Liz Cooney from Tero International will tell the story about how that company had to change everything to meet the demands of their clients.  But, first the news:

• Mortgage rules may change because of the risk;
• The reversal of the Dow today and why;
• What Fed Chair Powell said that eased fears;
• Home mortgage rates are headed up and why;
• Say goodbye to cheap fuel prices;
• What? GameStop...again?
• The Wall Street Report;
• The "Chicken Wars"....yeah, it's a story.

And, as the world enters the second year of dealing with COVID19 business models have had to change dramatically. Here Liz Cooney, the Director of Training for Tero International, is back to talk about the three areas Tero has adapted to meet the needs of their clients. In addition we talk about a new study that looks at CEO "confidence" which in 2020 has hit a new low.  Lot's of great information here to help you and your career. 

Thanks for listening!

The Paycheck Protection Program - New Rules for Small Businesses

This week President Biden announced some significant rule changes for the Paycheck Protection Program or PPP. In the past many small and micro-businesses were left out so, to get money into the hands of businesses with fewer than 20 employees and to target minority owned businesses the rules from the Small Business Administration have changed. But, the window is only open until March 10. With me is June Teasley a Regional Communications Director for the SBA who explains, in detail, the many rule changes and how to best apply. Even if you don't own a small or micro-business but know someone who does...let them know about this opportunity. 

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 23 February 2021

Welcome back and do not miss our interview today with June Teasley from the Small Business Administration. It has to do with the rule changes for the Paycheck Protection Program that gives small businesses, those with under 20 employees, preferred treatment. As for the news...here's what we have for you today:

• The IRS will extend the filing deadline...for some;
• Momentum is building for a stock trading tax;
• Fed Chair Powell had some words about unemployment;
• How long will food delivery be...a thing?
• Oil ended the day mixed and gas prices climb;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Home prices continue to rise and where.

Those stories plus this very important conversation about the PPP. June Teasley from the Small Business Administration is my guest and we break down the rule changes that will allow small and micro-businesses the opportunity to get money to continue operations. This is so important for Main Street.

Thanks for listening!

The Business News Headlines 22 February 2021

It's the final Monday of February and thanks for being with us. A reminder that you can follow our news stories all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.  Here is what we've got for you today:

• New opportunity for small businesses and PPP;
• The "My Pillow Guy" in some hot water;
• Unemployment, Fraud and the IRS;
• How wages impact working conditions;
• The wealthy pay 83% less in...yes, taxes;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The "King of Smartphones" is...

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.

Entrepreneurship, Profitability and The Blue Ocean with Desmund Adams

In February we celebrate the world of entrepreneurship. Here I visit with Desmund Adams an entrepreneur who has not only two businesses behind him and ran for the U.S. Congress but now is the founder and CEO of Focus and Find the nations only socially responsible board and executive search firm.  Here you'll learn what that means, what the driver was to create the company, what businesses rewards can come to corporations who listen with a fresh ear and even some advice for any person seeking their own status as an entrepreneur.

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.

Business News Headlines & More 18 February 2021

We're continuing our work during National Entrepreneurship Week with our guest and entrepreneur Desmund Adams of Focus and Find.   But, before we get to that conversation that is loaded with solid information and advice here are the news stories we've got for you:

• Walmart and stimulus dollars. He said...what?
• They are not interested in doing $15 an hour;
• New first time unemployment numbers spell trouble;
• "We need chips!" But, hold the salsa;
• Tesla cuts and raises vehicle prices and why;
• Congress today heard about GameStop;
• Texas is...a mess and the impact on you;
• The Wall Street Report;
• What is "sheltering in job"?  We'll share.

Those stories plus my conversation with the founder of Focus and Find, Desmund Adams. Learn what drives this entrepreneur, what his firm means to business leaders who are willing to invest in higher productivity and profits simply by creating a more diverse workforce. You'll learn about decisions, passion and even some solid advice for other entrepreneurs. 

Thanks for listening! 

The Business Headlines & More 17 February 2021

We're staying with National Entrepreneurship Week and coming up a conversation with entrepreneur Katie Olthoff about the exciting new way to purchase beef, pork and poultry plus other items directly from local farmers and ranchers.  But, first let's check out the business news stories:

• Retail spending in January soared and why;
• IRS says all the stimulus checks are out...but;
• Shooting down $50K in student debt reduction;
• Remote workers and the Home Office Credit;
• The Bitcoin Bounce;
• The Wall Street Report;
• It's just like Uber & Lyft only it's...jets.

Those stories and let us introduce you to entrepreneur Katie Olthoff from Chop Local. It's a great story for National Entrepreneurship Week. It's a really neat idea and something that you can do...from just about anywhere in the Midwest all the way out East. "Meet your meats" at Chop Local.  Some spotty shipping beyond the Rockies. Click through to listen to Katie.

Thanks for coming by!