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The Business News Headlines 21 January 2020

It wasn't poor earnings and it wasn't the Impeachment Trial but a virus that turned the markets south. It's the business news headlines for Tuesday the 21st of January...thanks for being here:

• China strikes again only this time with a disease;
• Boeing stops production of the 737 Max;
• Rural hospitals are in trouble and why;
• A Target shopper tries to shame a clerk but it all backfires;
• A burger chain files for Chapter 11 protection;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Want to live the "American Dream"? Head to Canada.

Those stories and a return visit from attorney George Isaacson of the firm Brann & Isaacson who was with us by phone several months ago. I caught up with him in Maricopa Arizona during a speaking engagement to the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association on the impact of sales tax collection by states, counties, cities and others and what that is doing to online retailers and what should be done about the issue.  I think you'll also find the history behind the Constitution very interesting. 

Thanks for coming by! 

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 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 7 January 2020

Welcome to the first full week of 2020 glad that you've come by. In the business news headlines for today:

• A shocking number of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck;
• Just who is paying for the Trump Tariff wars;
• No plant based burgers for McDonalds;
• Movie theaters still hurting even with great movies;
• U-Haul says folks are moving...where?
• The Wall Street Report;
• What is the "secret" to a successful business...asked and answered.

In our continuing look at the most popular interviews of 2019 we bring back Abena Imhotep and "Doing Black Friday Every Friday". Think of it as economic development for an often underserved community. Click our player to listen. 

Thanks for coming by!

The Business News Headlines & More 2 January 2020

Welcome back to the first news day of 2020! But, really those mid-week holidays have us doing another Monday.  In the news today:

• Gas prices follow oil prices so, guess what;
• Drug companies have started raising prices;
• It was a costly quarter for Victoria's Secret;
• The $30 Pizza-Gate in NYC;
• Tesla stock way up and why;
• Smoking is out a U-Haul;
• Wall Street had a stellar day;
• Pot now legal in Illinois think revenue.

Those stories plus a look back at the biggest news interviews of 2019. This time it's about Black Businesses and Black Friday.  It was a monster hit with Abena Imhotep enjoy!

Thanks for listening!

 

The Business News and More 30 December 2019

Back to work...like we really ever left...right?  It's the business news headlines for the final Monday of 2019. In the news today:

• A new Federal Reserve study on tariffs says....
• New shipping costs for stuff over 50 pounds;
• More retail headaches coming in 2020;
• New Tesla vehicles are out...all made in China;
• Gas prices to go up soon and why;
• The Wall Street Report;
• How about "Paw-Ternaty Leave" Paid.

Those stories plus it's another Holiday Week but Laura Kinnard from Drake University makes the trip to the studio for DMBizEvents. Stuff going on in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro for networking to just having fun to cranking up your new business ideas. Laura is the author of DMBizMixer.com and the person behind The Runway at Southridge. And, yes, we've got dogs with us today.  We start out riffing about...adjunct professors. No, really. 

Thanks for listening!

 

Business Events with Laura Kinnard

Sure, it's another Holiday Week but Laura Kinnard from Drake University makes the trip to the studio for DMBizEvents. Stuff going on in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro for networking to just having fun to cranking up your new business ideas. Laura is the author of DMBizMixer.com and the person behind The Runway at Southridge. And, yes, we've got dogs with us today.  Meet Tinker and Yofi.  You'll have to check the photo. We start out riffing about...adjunct professors. No, really. 

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

The Business News Headlines 23 December 2019

It's Christmas Eve...Eve and we've not only got the business news headlines but also a look at some fun stuff for business events in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro and a look at some friends in Detroit. On tap:

• Super Saturday was really...SUPER for Retail;
• China trying to boost it's economy cuts tariffs;
• Boeing CEO out and the stock...up;
• The slow railway in Europe that is winning;
• Retail took a big hit this year. More to come?
• The Wall Street Report
• The U.S. sides with Germany about Roundup.

Also today, because of the holiday Laura Kinnard is in to chat it up about some things going on in the Des Moines Metro tonight and into later in the week. Think...Festivus and more. To listen just click our player:

Thanks for coming by! 

Business Events - Christmas Week with Laura Kinnard

When a major holiday comes in the middle of the week and that holiday is Christmas...good luck finding business stuff to do. However, leave it to Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com to come up with some interesting things to do.  Starting out with a bit of a cocktail event at Hello Marjorie on Monday and also it's Festivus today at 515 Brewing. Come air your grievances and experience "feats of strength" as we gather around the Festivus Pole.  And, yes...we do talk about some other things like Eli and Beatrice Wolnerman and Bea's Squeeze in Detroit.  How Fun!  Enjoy and Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah!  

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

Business Events with Laura Kinnard

Each week Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and DMBizMixer joins me to chat it up about various business events in the Des Moines Metro that you can attend and learn more as well as interact with others. Today we've got the Chris Snider program about social media at Drake, understanding government contracts at the Iowa Center for Economic Success, "The Future of Work" at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, a non-profit mastermind event at Gravitate in Des Moines and so much more. 

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