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The Business News & More 28 January 2020

The issue of the coronavirus didn't play that big of a deal today on Wall Street as the markets made a run at reclaiming what was lost yesterday. Welcome to the business news headlines. Today:

• 3M and face masks;
• Meanwhile 3M to lay off 1,500 workers and why;
• Chipotle fined $1.3 million think child labor violations;
• Harley Davidson is having a tough time in its turnaround;
• The Wall Street Report;
• How long must you wait for your tax refund? We'll answer.

Those stories and with me for an extended conversation about  hemp production, THC and CBD is Robin Pruisner the Iowa Hemp Administrator for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Here she'll talk about the rules, regulations and risks involved in growing hemp in Iowa. Robin also suggests that growers or potential growers take a look at Hemp Benchmarks a site that tracks prices and more.  Strap in...lots to cover.

Thanks for listening!

The Business News & More 24 January 2020

It's been quite a week...and thanks for coming by for this edition of the business news headlines. Coming up today:

• Possible for a new trade war with yet another nation;
• President Trump and Social Security cuts;
• Tax Cuts and cashing in;
• Retail is going in reverse;
• Wall Street Report;
• Wages at Walmart;
• Local economies stalling out?

Those stories and....Each week we snag Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine to come in and share with us his top picks for Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Expect nothing too serious here just riffing about various musical items, sports, plays, comedy events...you know, "STUFF TO DO". And if we offend anybody...we truly are sorry...remember it's Friday Fun!  

Thanks for listening!

The Business News & More 17 January 2020

It's Friday...and we've got the business news headlines coming to you from Arizona this week. On tap today:

• The employment picture in the U.S. just got more...fuzzy;
• Toyota moving production out of the United States;
• Boeing finding more issues with the 737 Max;
• Also the U.S. Air Force isn't too pleased with Boeing either;
• The Wall Street Report
• How much do evangelical leaders make...you won't find out;
• Heard of Peacock yet?  You will today.

Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in with Stuff to Do in the Greater Des Moines Metro IF you can get there. To hear us chat it up about things going on...click our player.

Thanks for listening.

Kelsi Ziemann in our Small Business Spotlight

It's taken us nearly a year to get this interview with entrepreneur Kelsi Ziemann. Why? Because she has been a very busy woman. Her business, Kelsi Ziemann Artistry is where she, and her staff, transform women (and men) with some amazing makeup work and teach them the tips to help them look their best everyday. Then she recently started KZA Cosmetics (Site under construction but where you can sign up to get the latest.) where she sells products from makeup to some makeup hardware. We talk all about it in this segment.

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. 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 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. 

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The Business News & More 16 January 2020

It was another stunning day on Wall Street and we'll give you the details as to why. Greetings from Maricopa, Arizona as we spend time here on assignment.  Some interesting stories we've dug up and we'll be getting those to you in the coming week. In the news today:

• The S&P 500 closed above 3,300 for this first time...why?
• Missing Money in Mexico;
• Harry and Megan good for the Canadian brand;
• Bose is giving up on brick and mortar;
• The Market Report;
• Men and Botox...it's a thing.

Those stories plus... 

It's taken us nearly a year to get this interview with entrepreneur Kelsi Ziemann. Why? Because she has been a very busy woman. Her business, Kelsi Ziemann Artistry is where she, and her staff, transform women with some amazing makeup work and teach them the tips to help them look their best everyday. Then she recently started KZA Cosmetics (Site under construction but where you can sign up to get the latest.) where she sells products from makeup to some makeup hardware. We talk all about it in this segment.

Thanks for listening!

A Special Event with Angela and Beau - Think Healthy

Back for another round, a fun couple Angela Carter from Skin - Body - Soul and Beau Fodor from Panache are teaming up with their friends from Williams-Sonoma at the Jordan Creek Town Center. Listen as they chat about their business and a special event happening just in time for Valentine's Day. Also, if you pre-register for the event by calling Williams-Sonoma at 515-225-6613 we understand the first 25 people will receive a free VIP Bag. How neat is that?  Ready?  GO!  

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. 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 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. 

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The Business Headlines & More 14 January 2020

It was nice while it lasted...think conflicting signals when it comes to China and Trade. It's the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Today:

• Trump Trade Tariffs to stay in place;
• Wages & Restaurant Workers;
• Shake Shack gets inventive;
• It once was the world's largest airplane maker;
• Amazon and FedEx make nice;
• The Market Report from Wall Street;
• Work for Food? But, does it...work?

Those stories plus we get hyper-local with a fun couple Angela Carter from Skin - Body - Soul and Beau Fodor from Panache who are teaming up with their friends from Williams-Sonoma at the Jordan Creek Town Center. Listen as they chat about their business and a special event happening just in time for Valentine's Day. Also, if you pre-register for the event by calling Williams-Sonoma at 515-225-6613 we understand the first 25 people will receive a free VIP Bag. How neat is that?  Ready? Click our player to listen. 

Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News and More 13 January 2019

It's back to Monday and the 13th day of January...thanks for coming by.  In the business news headlines today:

• There is a mystery in many American shopping malls;
• Five words that define our current state of economics;
• A signing event at the White House but....
• The markets delivered again today;
• Netflix shares surge and we'll tell you why;
• The brands you trust have much to do with your...age.

Each week we sit down with Laura Kinnard from Drake University and The Runway at Southridge and the author of DMBizMixer.com to chat it up about business events in the Greater Des Moines Metro. From education to networking to co-working it's quite a list. And, as always if you are seeking a bit more publicity about your upcoming event just hit us up on social media with #DMBizEvents and Laura will capture the details and chat about your event. 

Thanks, again, for coming by.

The Poor People's Campaign - The Iowa Connection

"What? Why would they come to Iowa to talk about poverty? There is no poverty in my state, except in Des Moines." That is a direct quote from a friend who lives in Rural Iowa and what exemplifies the feelings of many who fail to see the reality of poverty and its rapid growth. (Photo: The Nation)

So, what is the truth?  Here is a rare two-part conversation with four leaders from The Poor People's Campaign - A National Call for a Moral Revival which will make a stop in Des Moines for two events. A march to the presidential forum on the 14th of January and a rally at the First Christian Church in the Drake University neighborhood.

In this, the first of two parts of a conversation with several Iowan's involved in the upcoming event I sit down with Rev. Jessica Petersen, labor leader John Campbell, activist Ayisha Al-Hassan and national coordinator Clinton Wright. What is this national campaign about, how did they get involved, what are the political, social and business demands, who are the poor people that are impacted and much more. Iowa is one of 20 states to be visited by the national leadership of Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis. Details about the Iowa "We Must Do More" event are right here.

In this Insight Extra we continue our conversation with the Iowa leadership for the "We Must Do More" Event coming to Des Moines on January 15th and a planned march to the Democratic Debate at Drake University the afternoon of January 14th.

Thanks for listening.

 

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

Each Friday Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor of Cityview Magazine drops in to chat it up about music, sports, movies, arts, entertainment across the Greater Des Moines Metro. This week we have a "live studio audience" who seemed to enjoy the entire conversation. Often silly...rarely serious here is our riff on everything from Netflix to Culture in Des Moines...sorry but it is Friday! 

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. 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 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. 

Our Sponsors

AARP-Iowa

National Tractor Parts Dealer Association

Oasis - A Paychex Company

Tero International