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A family wedding inspired Diana and Dave Bair to start a small business our of their home. Now, years later, Beyond Elegance has become the "go to" wedding and special events outfitter for linens to decor. Meet Diana and her story:

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.

About a year ago Dave Makin came up with an idea to "team publish" books. When we heard about this we had to know more. How do you "team publish" a book? We found out and it all makes sense...now. From Making Books Publishing meet Dave.

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.

I was working the Iowa State Fair and bumped into Mark Putney whom I've known, through his father John, for years. We talked a bit about family the fairgrounds and farming the "Three F's" that mean so much to so many Iowans. Here is that conversation. 

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.

A reconstituted series of events that examine the lives of Des Moines CEO's is the latest program from the Downtown Chamber. With us is Jennifer Chittenden the Chamber Executive talking about the program and how to get registered for the series online.

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.

Three years ago Tory and Carl Maerz launched Rocket Referrals among insurance agents. The focus of Rocket Referrals is to help businesses get more positive referrals which builds business. We talk about customer retention and how your existing customers can help become your brand warriors. Tory and Carl will be with Mike Colwell at Square One DSM on the 17th here is more on the program.  

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.

Months ago during the cold Iowa Winter our friend Marc Daniels found a niche in which to sell campaign swag. But this was different. Marc chose to flood the field with Jewish head-gear or Yarmulkas or Kippot...head coverings. He made each one and then stood outside of the venues and sold the heck out of them. Now with 84 days remaining he wants to turn his business into "weeding out hate" and planting seeds of peace. An interesting business interview and here is his website for more!

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 we offer up the list of "Stuff to DO in the Metro" compiled by our friend Sheryl Tessier.  From the State Fair to some fun finds she'll help you plan your social calendar into next week. From Eat, Play, Love Des Moines...here is 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.

Our guest is Mike Crownover who has joined with Chef David Baruthio on a new project coming to Windsor Heights very near to Baru 66 in the former space occupied by Mustards. We talk about the food, the design of the restaurant and what the goal will be for this soon to be neighborhood favorite...Saison!

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 a great story of how Angela Cox created Midwest Speakers Bureau a national company based here in Des Moines that assists meeting planners and businesses in finding keynote speakers to workshop speakers. It's a great story about not only the speakers but the extra work she does for meeting planners. Coming up later this month she will hold a Speakers Showcase in Des Moines in a way to better expose her work. Learn the back story of public speaking with Angela.

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.

What a great program...it's called the Young Professionals Connection and the Volunteer Fair coming up on August 18th. This is an opportunity for all community members to learn more about various agencies who seek volunteers and we talk about business and VTO or Volunteer Time Off and how to get started. Meet Nick, Emily and Nick who graced our studio to talk about doing good. 

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.