Insight On Business the News Hour

Cities are changing and Des Moines is one of those that is changing rapidly. Our guest is Jeff Speck who was in Des Moines to talk about how we might change our roads, sidewalks and transportation methods to create a vibrant city with opportunities for living, working, shopping and entertainment. The author of Walkable City Jeff walks us through some interesting examples of how Des Moines might change for the better.

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Every non-profit group has a great story but far too often they can't get the media coverage to tell it. Meet Dr. Bob Leonard a media savvy educator who has a passion for non-profits. He has written a book "Sticky & Easy PR - How to Market Your Non-Profit to the News Media". Here we talk about some of the tips he share with non-profit boards and workers on how to get more exposure for their mission.

 Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

If you are going to spend your time networking you might want to spend it wisely and work toward achieving a measurable goal. That is the advice from Jeff Beals who will be in Urbandale to share his method of turning your socializing into profitable relationships. The event happens on November 8th and pay attention to what he says about networking and social media...oh yeah.

 Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.   

Here M. Jessica Rowe from the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation shares an amazing story of preserving the legacy of twelve African-American lawyers who in 1925 founded the National Bar Association in Des Moines. You didn't know did you? On Thursday, November 3rd there will be a ground-breaking for the public art project by Kerry James Marshall. There is so much about this foundation and this event you must listen.

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

When the task force looking into the minimum wage adjustments for Polk County made their recommendation to the Board of Supervisors one of those task force members was Jessica Dunker the President and CEO of the organization. Here we talk about the new wage rate, tipping and how lower food costs are impacting restaurants.

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

Our regular contributor on business networking and social media is Laura Kinnard who kicks off each week with her list of networking opportunities in the Greater Des Moines Metro and shares a social media story or two. Here we talk about this week's activities and Facebook for business. Have a listen!

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

Sitting a bit off of 8th Street in West Des Moines is Lemon Grass our Restaurant of the Week. Here we visit with Chef Chad Lowvan about his style and what you can expect. In November Chef Lowvan celebrates five years of Lemon Grass...have a listen and then go and enjoy!

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

Each Friday Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines comes by to share her list of fun stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro. In this remastered piece (we took out the Friday Night Stuff) you'll get a taste of great events Saturday, Sunday and Monday.  Grab your map and get ready...here's Sheryl! 

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

This is an exclusive story about the changes coming to the Blue Tomato Kitchen and Prime Land Sea both of West Des Moines. Our guest is Katie Jones the manager of the Blue Tomato who has some great news about the future of BT and Prime.  Have a listen! 

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The owner of Iowa Soft Water is in Japan so we asked Aaron to come by on behalf of TJ Riley. Here we take about soft water and what it is...and drinking water and what the heck is in that.  Oh...and Aaron has a special offer toward the end of the interview.  Here you go! 

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.