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The Business News & More 12 February 2021

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and yes, it is Valentine's Day Weekend so stick around and click through to hear what Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine has for you to do...in the Greater Des Moines Metro.  But, first, the news:

• House committees are moving forward;
• Home prices continue to rise;
• Potential good news for FHA buyers;
• Careful there is shrimp in that sauce;
• Sorry looks like summer will be a bummer;
• Janet Yellen and the G7;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Romance yet another COVID19 victim.

Those stories PLUS because it's Friday we'll riff on a whole host of "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine.  There's a bunch of stuff and we'll riff a bit on them all.

Thanks for listening!

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

Each week we get Hyper-Local with Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine and chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro.  And, as always, Jeff has quite a list starting out with tonight and Des Moines Bucs take to ice at 7PM. Also tonight get romantic with Dome After Dark at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens and again on Saturday and Sunday.  So, is CUPID STUPID?  The folks at Reclaimed Rails in Bondurant think so.  Drake plays Loyola on Saturday and Sunday. The Hawks play Michigan State also on Saturday.  The Iowa Wild take on Rockford Saturday night and have you heard about the Tomahawk Dinner for Two at The Hall? There is "Tea at the Castle" over at the Salisbury House. On Sunday Botanical Blues back at the Gardens. Wednesday Trivia Night - Mean Girls at Smash Park. The ARL next week doing the Spay-Ghetti and No Balls event and the State Wrestling Tournament as well. Whew!!! 

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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.

An Uncommon Voiceover Artist - Laura Keenan

We really enjoy visiting with voiceover artists. These are the people behind the radio, television ads you hear and see the instructional videos, audio books...the list is very long. Not long ago we were introduced to Laura Keenan, "Silk and Steel Voiceover" from Los Angeles who has spent years learning and getting ready to launch her VO business. Here you'll learn what she went through so that she could feel comfortable with her talent. This is yet another segment about people who launched their business in the midst of a pandemic. And it's a great, gutsy story. 

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 4 February 2021

We're nearly to Friday, how is that possible? Today in the business news headlines we've got a look at some job numbers and what happened on Wall Street that moved the markets.  Plus a conversation with a very interesting entrepreneur from Los Angeles. Let's go:

• New records were set on Wall Street and why;
• The fired CEO of Parler is talking;
• Ford is back in the news today;
• First time unemployment numbers were lower;
• But, the number of job cuts is worrisome;
• Canada Goose, the coats - not the bird, has a story;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Ever heard of "Boomerang Employees"? You will.

Those stories and for the interview you'll meet voiceover artist Laura Keenan. "Tough as nails with a sleek sense of style".  She has an amazing story about how much work she's put into her craft over the past several years and is just now launching. The dedication, study and guidance is really something. 

Thanks for listening! 

The Business News & More 29 January 2021

It's the final Friday of January 2021 and thanks for clicking through. It was a wild day on Wall Street as the sell off continued and here is what we've got for you today:

• The Robinhood trading adventure continues;
• The book value of GameStop vs. Best Buy;
• Toys R Us is once again...gone;
• An in depth look at the nation's economic headwinds;
• Scam Alert! And, it hit us;
• United warns of job cuts;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Getting employees vaccinated. It's an issue.

Those stories PLUS it's Friday and that means Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Click through as we talk basketball, Sunny Sweeny over at Wooly's. Talkin' hockey as the Bucs take to the ice this weekend. There is a GUN SHOW at the Iowa State Fairgrounds...think bazooka!  Sip and Shop in Altoona ahead of Valentine's Day. The Iowa Poetry Association is in the news. They are rescuing a raccoon in West Des Moines. The Iowa Ag Expo hits town mid-week. The "Dome After Dark" is a thing and yes, the Iowa Wild kick off the 2021 season!  Enjoy the conversation!!  

Thanks for listening! 

The Business News & More 22 January 2021

It's the end of an amazing week. Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines plus the hyper-local "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Wall Street takes a pause and why;
• Home sales were brisk during the holidays;
• Looking for a job? Tesla is hiring and...
• Unemployed and turning down a job;
• Welcome to Texas now, start drilling;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Ford recalls 3 million vehicles;
• If grocery delivery is so hot why cut 1,900 jobs?

Plus: Each week we welcome Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine to talk about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. It's a hyper-local segment and...hey, even if your listening in Germany you can get a taste of what the heck we do here. A programing note: We had a difficult time with our audio as Jeff was not in his studio and had to remote in with his phone. But...there is some fun stuff just a click away. From sports to the very funny Willie Farrell, (Who BTW I get mixed up with Steve Barry...I am so sorry...EVERYBODY knows Willie is "Southside Baby!") Zoo Talk, Coke Syrup Races...no, really and more!

Thanks for listening!

Radio Stories & Voice Overs with Jane E. Morgan

This was one of those really fun business conversations. My guest is radio personality and voice-over artist Jane E. Morgan a person who still rocks the airwaves of 94.5 KKEZ based in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Jane E. will celebrate 40 years in broadcasting and has recently relaunched her voice-over business JEM Voice Productions. Walk with us a bit as we go down memory lane and then chat it up about her entrepreneurial spirit in the new Small Business Spotlight:

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 & More 20 January 2021

I've got to be honest with you the world of business paused a bit today as Joseph R. Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States and this historic swearing in of Vice President Kamala Harris.  However, the inauguration did impact business...let's go!

• The stock market reacted to the inauguration;
• How might the Biden Administration impact you;
• Experts are projecting fewer COVID19 deaths;
• Netflix vs. Disney+ think content;
• The NRA and bankruptcy;
• The Wall Street Report
• Messing around with the SAT.

Those stories plus a walk down radio memory lane with Jane E. Morgan who is, this year, celebrating her 40th year behind the microphone but, that's not all. She has also relaunched her voice-over business. Click our player and join us.

Thanks for listening!

The Business News & More 19 January 2021

It is Inauguration Eve in the United States and some of the business news stories reflected that reality. Here is what we have for you today and remember, you can join us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.

• Treasury Nominee Janet Yellen spoke up today and...
• How about some lab created seafood? No, really;
• AMC Theaters found some cash and...
• Yes we have a story about "floating rocket launch pads";
• The massive teacher shortage is...here;
• Some interesting FCC news from the SCOTUS;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, "relocation regrets" from some folks.

For the interview it's Julia McGuire with a review of the 1,000 Friends of Iowa Development Awards for 2020. Some amazing things going on in the Hawkeye State in big cities and tiny towns. A great story and just a click away on our media player:

Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines & More 15 January 2021

Thanks for coming by again today. It's Friday so, along with the business news headlines, we've got Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine in to chat it up about some hyper-local events. But, before we go there here are the news stories we've got for you today:

• Retail Sales for December disappoint;
• Markets react;
• Amazon workers to vote on a union;
• Heard of Playtika? You will today;
• More Apple Stores closing;
• Wells Fargo still bleeding cash;
• Grocery shopping during a pandemic;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Feeling paranoid working from home? You are not alone.

Those stories PLUS, to lighten the mood, Jeff Pitts is in from Cityview Magazine to chat it up about some hyper local things to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. We're talking sports, bags, theater and some silly stuff too.  Go ahead click our player.

Thanks for listening and a reminder you can follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.