Insight on Business

The Business News Headlines 9 November 2018

It's Friday and we've got the business news headlines and some fun directly ahead. Some of the stories you are just a click away from are:

• If we have to blame somebody...blame oil;
• Meredith Corporation sells Fortune Magazine and why;
• Ford Motor Company in more trouble...think debt;
• General Electric stock...ouch...just two years ago a share was over 32 bucks;
• Another restaurant in Des Moines, Iowa closes...and this one hurts;
• What happened today on Wall Street and why.

Also, because it's Friday Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor of Cityview Magazine joins us for some fun. We'll be talking music, sports, theater and Tiny Tim...no, really.

Thanks for listening! 

Stuff to DO in the Metro with Cityview Magazine

Each Friday we lighten the load and visit with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine about stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week and, as always, he does not disappoint. You're a click away from music, theater, stuff to do with the kids and more  Have some fun already! Oh, and by the way...are you "likeable" or know somebody that is?  It's sort of a theme. And, just where is Parker Reed?

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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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.

Business News Headlines and More 26 October 2018

Hey, before you go "Full Weekend Mode" check out some of the big stories from the world of business. And the markets....don't ask! On tap with just a click you'll hear about:

• If the economy is clipping along at 3.5% growth how come the markets are in the tank?
• More troubles for Tesla this time it's not the SEC but the FBI;
• Once the darling of teens Snap is losing users and today suffered a market setback;
• Speaking of setback...how about Amazon today;
• A stunning report about small businesses and websites...you are not going to believe it.

Those stories and we've got Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine in to talk about some fun stuff going on in the Des Moines, Iowa Metro this weekend into next week. From barking dogs to ringing phones...it was that kind of day. Click HERE to listen!

Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 19 October 2018

The end of the business week and we've got the Friday Edition of the Business News Hour. On tap today it's sort of an Amazon day with three stories that touch on the company:

• Amazon seems to be closing in on the location of its second headquarters;
• The pay increase for Amazon workers is not working out so well;
• Has Walmart found a way to battle back Amazon?
• Ford Motor Company is in trouble so the CEO had to calm dealers down;
• The Savery Hotel in downtown Des Moines is open, $20 million later;
• What happened on Wall Street and...why.

Those stories plus a conversation with Lucas Nelson from MedPharm. The company are opening up two dispensaries next month...one in Sioux City and the other in Windsor Heights. We talk about the business, the Iowa legislature and more.

Also we'll have some fun with Cityview Magazine as we check out Stuff to DO in the Metro with Jeff Pitts and Parker Reed...

Thanks for listening!

Stuff to DO in the Metro with Cityview Magazine

Wondering what to do this weekend and into next week?  So much going on and that is why we turn to Cityview Magazine to share with us some top picks. Here Jeff Pitts and Parker Reed join us for some laughs and reviews of what they think stand out here in the Greater Des Moines Metro. From Fun Home to Fleetwood Mac to the Des Moines Symphony to comedy...click through and then get out there! 

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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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.

The Business News Headlines 12 October 2018

The final day of the week and what a week it has been. We're exhausted! The markets today were like a yo-yo. We'll have that story plus a look at these national headlines:

• Sources say that Sears is winding down...or are they?
• Some say Sears has inked a deal to stay open until after Christmas;
• High interest rates and the impact on home buyers;
• If the new postal rates go through...
• Obamacare rates to go...down?
• Tough to fill job positions? We've give FIVE tips;
• The markets and what the heck happened today.

Those stories plus a conversation with Kelly Reilly from the Des Moines Botanical Garden about an upcoming seminar with some unique nationally known talent coming to talk...plants and more.

Then we close out the week with Jeff Pitts and Parker Reed with Stuff to DO in the Metro with our friends from Cityview Magazine...

Thanks for listening! 

The Iowa Stage Theater Company with Matthew McIver

According to study after study there is a direct link between the arts and a quality of life. Go one step further and that quality of life means much to businesses in a tight labor market who play it up for retention and recruitment of employees. Meet Matthew McIver the Artistic Director (what the heck does that mean?) of the Iowa Stage Theater Company. It's is a professional group of actors, directors, stage hands that has it's roots going back decades. Newly re-branded the company is on a mission to increase awareness and bring more people to live theater. Meet Matthew McIver: 

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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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.

The Business News Headlines 10 October 2018

Each weekday at about 5pm Central we offer up the business news headlines but, you don't have to be stuck in your vehicle or your radio...you can listen on YOUR time. In the business news today:

• Is the party over as the Dow drops over 800 points;
• Amazon made good today on their promise to adjust wages for long term employees;
• Got...cheese?"
• Ford announces lay-offs...that could be as high as 24,000 workers. Why? We'll share;
• Sears may be getting ready to say "good-bye";
• Michael shuts down oil and gas production in the Gulf;
• And, yep, the headwinds the markets are facing.

Those stories and a conversation with Matthew McIver the Artistic Director of the professional group the Iowa Stage Theater Company that has roots going back generations. What does live theater mean to the quality of life and recruitment/retention of top talent?  We asked that question and more...

Thanks for coming by!

The Business News Headlines 28 September 2018

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Hour...we've got some of the big business news stories waiting for you with just a click of the mouse...or phone. On tap today:

• It's not nice to mislead investors, ask Walgreens;
• More Elon Musk and Tesla stuff today;
• Hard to imagine but Sears stock hit a milestone today;
• Facebook says 50 million users may have been compromised;
• The GOP voted to make some tax cuts permanent;
• But even that didn't help the markets.

Those stories and just a bit of commentary along with a chance to meet Neil Blanchard the founder of Profit Pros. What dies he do? He finds money. No, really he finds cash that you and your business are leaving on the table. Good stuff.

Also, today is FRIDAY and that means our friends from Cityview Magazine drop in to share with us a little fun and Stuff to DO in the Metro this weekend into next week. Click through for Jeff Pitts and Parker Reed. Enjoy!

And, thanks again for coming by! 

Building a Sustainable Rural Community - Arts, Agriculture & Cycling

Last week we took a two day trip to Lanesboro, MN a tiny rural community of under 780 people. What we found was surprising. Here we sit down, at tables on the street, with David Hennessey from the Commonweal Theater Company and talked about how the town took what they had and built on their strengths. It is a lesson in building a sustainable community if you'll look beyond what you may think is reality. Enjoy...we did! A shout out to our friends at Bike World Iowa for introducing us to this amazing community. 

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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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.