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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!

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 - 8 October 2018

Coming to you from Boone, Iowa it's the Business News Hour for Monday the 8th of October. In the news today you'll learn why we're here plus:

• Folks what to know what is in their...food;
• Bond funds are in trouble but there is a silver lining;
• A rising tide lifts all boats...but, what if you don't have a boat;
• More bad news today from Tesla;
• What happened, and why, on Wall Street.

Those stories and more about why we took a road trip today.  Also we've got Jay Byers from the Greater Des Moines Partnership in to talk a bit about the upcoming Annual Dinner and the speaker who will join so many on 17 January.

We're also going to visit with Ro Crosbie the founder, president and CEO of Tero International. Her company recently was recognized as The Best Of...by the Des Moines Business Record. What do awards men to the company, staff and (more important) the customers and clients. We'll chat about that and more.

Thanks for coming by!

The Business News Headlines - 5 October 2018

It's Friday...only two more working days until Monday...right? Click through to these interesting business news stories from today and some great conversation in our interview portions:

• Farmers, Trump, Tariffs - A Bitter Harvest;
• The Jobs Report - Winners and Losers;
• The Trade Gap - Oops;
• Another retail giant files for Chapter 11;
• What happened on Wall Street and why...it's not a good day.

Those stories and we'll hear from a remarkable young woman, Nicole Zeien-Cox who is on the board of The Guardian Scholars Foundation but, in her own right, has an amazing story. You've got to listen.

Then we take the lid off the Fun Machine as we check out Stuff to DO in the Metro this weekend and into next week with Parker Reed and Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine.

Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines - 4 October 2018

Oh those pesky interest rates. It's the business news hour headlines and it was a tough day for investors but looming ahead a tougher day for people who borrow money.  Here you go:

• Amazon is planning for more disruption in the retail space;
• A hotel workers strike in San Francisco but hotels say, "not to worry";
• The trouble with interest rates;
• So far two U.S. Senators are opting in for government bailout money;
• What happened and why on Wall Street

Those stories and then a conversation with California Congressman Ro Khanna who, along with Sen. Bernie Sanders, put pressure on Jeff Bezos and Amazon with regard to wages. Amazon blinked, sort of, and this week increased their starting pay to $15 an hour. But...there was/is a but and what does income inequality really look like. Congressman Khanna for The Interview.

Also today we visit, in depth with Action Coach Monte Wyatt. Over the past month we've talked a bit about Live2Lead but do you know the size of this event happening on 12 October? Also, with so many "business coaches" around...what is it, exactly, they do? Monte also let us know about a new project. A book called Pulling Profits Out of a Hat.  Some great stuff ahead.

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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.

The Business News Headlines 25 September 2018

Welcome to Tuesday and the Business News Hour. Lot's of things going on today from international trade to America First to ketchup. No, really!  Here are some of the stories that are just a click away:

• Dunkin' Donuts changes their name and we'll share why;
• More disruption from Amazon this time it's in housing;
• Canada and ketchup, we are not making this up;
• What credit cards might some retailers stop taking;
• Stocks were down again today and we'll share why.

Those stories and then a conversation with Bruce Schmiedlin, CPA. You know that jobs and tax bill that was signed into law after just a few weeks of work. Well, now we're finding stuff out and for small business, "It ain't what you think.".

Then we travel back to Lanesboro, MN and have a conversation about the arts, agriculture and bicycles. How this tiny town took what they already had and created a thriving economy. Our guest is David Hennessey and for any rural community struggling...this is a must listen.

Thanks for coming by! 

From Lanesboro, MN - Meet Angie & Scott Taylor

Last week we were in Lanesboro, MN as the Business News Hour went "On the Road" with a group from Bike World of Iowa. We settled in at Pedal Pushers Cafe (Hey, they have Wi-Fi!) and made friends with the owners Scott and Angie Taylor. Here we talk about their decision 14 years ago to get into the restaurant business, the world of being a tourist destination, their thoughts about the future of the tiny community of less than 800 people and more. Always a delight to be "On the Road" and meet the people who make America...America. 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 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.