Insight On Business the News Hour

This week Sister Simone Campbell, you may remember her from Nuns On The Bus, was in Des Moines speaking on behalf of Progress Iowa. We caught up with her following her address to learn more about what she calls The Four Virtues. We thought, given the state of so much in our country, this is worth of sharing with you. Here from NETWORK Lobby is Sister Campbell...

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Recently Dan Parolek a principal with Opticos Design of Berkley came to town to discuss housing and what has become a trend in design/build. He titles his talk "Missing Middle Housing" and here he describes what it is, how it looks and the impact it can have on walkable communities and the sence of...community. Our thanks to the Iowa AARP for making Dan available to the Business News Hour.

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

From time to time we offer marketing tips for business. Here, inspired by a recent interview with Mike Colwell of Square One DSM, are some simple tips to start your business on its way toward a successful Referral Marketing Program.

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

We enjoy learning how students learn and grow in their chosen field. Here Grayson Zaun and Taylor Wingert, finance students at theHawkinson Institute of Finance, Tippie College of Business of the University of Iowa share their experiences and goals regarding investment banking. Smart young people...we should all be proud.

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

We don't have many business networking opportunities this week...however...we do have some thoughts regarding events and social media. Also for Business. Here's Laura Kinnard! 

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

New to the Des Moines Metro is our Restaurant of the Week...Goldfinch. Here Brian Edwards shares with us what you can expect from the decor to the food, party rooms and more. Take a trip to Goldfinch and find out what makes it our Restaurant of the Week!

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

We've got a list of fun stuff to do in the Des Moines Metro this weekend and into next week. Behind the microphone is Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play. Love Des Moines with a proven fun time for families and adults. From Max Wellman the the Downtown Farmers' Market, Tonic Sol-Fa, Santa's Wonderland and so much more. Dig in and get out and have a little fun. 

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

In this segment Brooke Benschoter from The Consultancy shares with us the issue of recognizing unconscious bias in the workplace. How to identify it, where it comes from, the effect it has on employees and productivity and then offers some tips on how to reverse the issue. An interesting take on what we all recognize may be lingering in businesses coast to coast.

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

During the holiday season businesses and employees are faced with a number of challenges when it comes to business gatherings/parties/events. Being aware of specific etiquette techniques, both from the host and guest, can be helpful in personal branding and career building. Here Michele Whitty from Tero Internationaloffers up some thoughts and help for the holiday season...and really any business event that brings people together. 

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Spend some time with us and learn more about the power of Referral Marketing. Mike Colwell from Square One DSM, part of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, is with us for a conversation about what referral marketing is, what it can do and how to get it done. From buying software to creating organic referrals the technique can be a fantastic way to build business. 

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.