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The Business News Headlines & More 25 May 2022

The word of the day is…Flexibility.  It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 25^th of May, thanks for being with us everybody. Here's what we've got for you plus, make sure you click through for the conversation about refugees and immigrants, World Refugee Day and some of the events happening near us...and perhaps near you.  For the news:

• The key, according to the Fed is "flexibility";
• Food images and lawsuits...again;
• Canada - Concerned about the viability of the U.S.?
• Some new housing news and hope;
• Shareholders, racial justice and the environment;
• We seem to be still updating our homes;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The NFL seeking a new Super Bowl halftime sponsor and why.

Those stories plus you'll meet Stephanie Moris from the Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa who is in to chat about some really interesting programing ahead of World Refugee Day that happens on June 20. While it's hyper-local you might find some inspiration and hope in what she shares. From a special screening of "Flee" to a "Learning Walk" around Colby Park in Windsor Heights and a wonderful listing of restaurants and events that are taking place.

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 4 February 2022

The weekend is upon us. Today the newscast comes from a very cold Mason City, Iowa where the wind is howling and it's three degrees.  Today, along with the business news headlines you'll hear from Jeff Pitts in his last broadcast for us. He's been a rock for nearly six years and we appreciated his loyalty. But he's moving on from his gig with Cityview. You might say this is another example of the Great Resignation and we wish him well. In the news:

• A mixed bag on Wall Street but...Oil?
• The Jobs Report was amazing, no...really;
• One company expects consumers to back off spending;
• Some big news out of Lowes today;
• Are the days of Mega-Malls over;
• Could a union be coming to a Google player;
• Speaking of unions a do-over vote in Alabama;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, are PIP's bad? No not Gladys Knight.

For nearly six years Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine has been chatting up "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro every Friday. Every Friday without fail. That is a bunch of time being together and what started out as "fun" has blossomed into a friendship. This is his final broadcast for Cityview. Jeff has decided to go do "something else". Not exactly sure what that might be but he too is now part of the "Great Resignation" that is going on all across the country.  The good news is that we'll still visit from time to time.  Thank you Jeff for being such a loyal sidekick for so very long.  Now, on to the FUN Stuff this weekend into next week:

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 Headlines & More 16 February 2021

We're still in the midst of National Entrepreneur Week here in the U.S. and after the news stick around for a conversation with Jason Feifer the Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur. Who would know more about this than...him?  For the news, here's what we've got for you:

• Good reasons to file your taxes...now;
• New foreclosure/forbearance info;
• Worried about...inflation? Not so much;
• Rolling power outages our story and yours;
• Farmers and profits according to the USDA;
• The Wall Street Report
• Got the pandemic blues? Some thoughts.

Those stories plus for the interview a reprised conversation with the Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Jason Feifer on why every business person should be thinking like an entrepreneur and what that can mean to their business success. Catch that fast-paced conversation right here:

Thanks for listening! 

The Business News & More 3 February 2021

Midweek and while the markets closed mixed there are signs pointing to a more robust economic recovery.  By the way, you can follow us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you today:

• One word can describe Wall Street today..."meh";
• The gap is getting wider. What does that...mean?
• Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wants a meeting;
• Oil prices were up again today and why;
• Another day another GameStop story;
• Cattle, Feed and a Feud;
• Pandemic home remodeling is rockin';
• The Wall Street Report;
• Some new vaccine news.

Those stories PLUS I'll visit with Katie Olthoff about a startup that launched during the pandemic.  It's part of our series about entrepreneurs who took the dive during COVID19 and are making things happen. Katie and her partner launched Chop Local. Think farmers/ranchers, small processing facilities and consumers. And, yes, it is scalable.

Thanks for listening! 

Protecting Your Environment with Joe Galasso

He is a return visitor to the Business News Hour and is here to shed some light on three very important things: 1) Cleaning, 2) Sanitizing and 3) Disinfecting.  As COVID19 races across the county Joe Galasso has come into his own with his company Protective Environmental Systems. Here Joe explains, in simple terms, things like "Log Kill", "Dwell Time" and what really goes on when people "wipe down" a surface. Needless to say his goal is to keep people safe while buying time until the vaccine arrives. Here's Joe Galasso:

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 sine 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 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.

Making Property Theft Obsolete with Jon Shelness

The number one crime in America is property theft. Millions and millions of dollars are lost but nobody talks about it because, well, it's just...stuff. But, if it's your "stuff" that gets stolen we figure that you would want to get it back.  Meet Jon Shelness who created something that not only deters theft but can help make sure you get your stuff...back. It's called My Property ID Registry and it uses modern technology to update an old method. Learn more how to protect your business and personal property from Jon.

Thanks for listening! 

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 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 18 November 2020

Just ahead of an interesting conversation about how to abolish property theft here are the business news stories we've got for you today:

• Even with good vaccine news markets fell;
• PIMCO accused of having a "fraternity culture";
• It's back...Bitcoin;
• More possible airline job cuts;
• Is Amazon and GoodRX in competition;
• The Wall Street Report;
• This company pays it's employees...daily.

Those stories and you'll meet Jon Shelness the founder of something called My Property ID Registry. He has taken technology and married it to an old system and says lost or stolen valuables now can be found and returned. Is it a big deal? Yes, when you consider that property theft is the number one crime in America.  Take a listen: 

Thanks for listening! 

Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine

Each week Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine drops in to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro and he never disappoints. Now, if you are looking for some "serious stuff" nota gonna be here. We're talking Iowa High School Football, Hot Tubs at a "Blowout Expo" a comic/art and cosplay event at the Merle Hay Mall, Iowa vs. Minnesota.  The East Village Holiday Promenade, Jingle in the Junction next week in Valley Junction and some Nutcracker to end the week.  So...yeah.  

Thanks for listening!

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 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.

Sequel Architecture - Small Business Spotlight

We love telling the stories of entrepreneurs and when they launch a new business in the middle of a pandemic...it really becomes special. Meet Steve Wilke-Shapiro who recently launched Sequel Architecture a full service design firm doing business across Iowa. Listen to the thoughtful way Steve approaches each project, some tips on hiring an architect, the story of a 173 year-old building and more.  Meet Steve...in our Small Business Spotlight: 

Thanks for listening!

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 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 and More 12 October 2020

Thanks for clicking through again to start off our business week Here are the news headlines we've got ready for you today:

• Tech ruled the day;
• Amazon Prime Day & some tips;
• Oil prices slumped and why;
• Sure, we've got toilet paper but other stuff in in short supply;
• Theaters lose out on yet another feature film;
• The Wall Street Report;
• A new retail store...that sells only pandemic stuff.

Those stories PLUS a conversation with Steve Wilke-Shapiro who, in the midst of COVID19, decided it was a good time for him to launch his new business. It's a great story about his relationship with people, buildings and architecture. Sequel Architecture is in our Small Business Spotlight.

Thanks for listening!