Insight On Business the News Hour

Often the people who propose or oppose legislation get a bad rap as...lobbyists. But, what do they really do is it advocacy or is it education. We asked David Adelman from Cornerstone Government Affairs that question and more. The business of advocacy right here: 

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 new venture for one of the oldest companies in Polk County. With us is Eric Dickinson and Liz Lidgett talking about the Dickinson Vault one of only three secure and climate controlled art vaults in the Midwest. Who knew? 

 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 is a powerful business interview that deals with bias in the workplace and how that impacts decisions and productivity.  More important is how to recognize bias and how to train ourselves to use positive bias rather than negative bias. Kevin Pokorny and Renee Hardman join us to share information on two workshops coming to the Des Moines Meto. The title is Moving From Unconscious Bias to Acceptance in the Workplace. Our 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.

We welcome Amy Keiderling to our Small Business Spotlight to chat about Modville a Mid-Century Modern retail center based in Adel, Iowa. So many facets to this very successful startup. With over 12,000 Facebook Friends Modville works the business of finding and then placing great pieces. A room or a whole house and...there is more coming to Modville! Listen in: 

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.

Thousands of family members are confronted with the task of caregiving for another family member or close friend. Often there is a lack of what to do, who to turn to and what options are available. That issue impacts careers, business and the economy. In addition, today Iowa has 75,000 paid caregivers but needs 100,000. It is a crisis in numbers. With us is John Hale from the Hale Group a long-time advocate of helping other better understand how Iowa cares for those who can not care for themselves...and he gives some resources.

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 Dr. Robert Bender a physician specializing in geriatrics and affiliated with Broadlawns Medical Center and Iowa Methodist Medical Center. We spent our time talking about brain activity, creating a healthy brain, six things to do to stave off dementia and more. An interesting conversation valuable for families of any age.

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 Green and Main Project is like nothing we've seen. At it's heart is a desire to take existing structures, re-purpose them with sustainable methods and rebuild neighborhoods and communities and towns. The historic renovation of the building at 800 19th Street in Des Moines will allow it to be returned to full use from service provision, education, community meeting and living space. 

The second portion of the Green and Main Project is a focus on women and supportive programs that take a holistic approach to wellness, birth and life issues. To that end husband Chaden Halfhill and wife Cosette Boone sat down with us to discuss the project and the Kickstarter Campaign which ends shortly. 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.

Here we go!  Fun in the Des Moines Metro with Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines. From cars to music to the tour of 31 Des Moines Parks she's got you covered. Have a listen and then go do something!

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 Emily Schnebee who is in management with Profile by Sanford…a part of Sanford Health. We talk about weight loss, employers, success in making it all possible and how you can also get involved. Meet Emily:

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 friend Mike Pace and his wife Gale have, for years, been supporting and volunteering for HCI Hospice. Today we invited Mike to our studio to talk about why, how his family has been touched by the hospice care of HCI and golf...no really...GOLF coming up in July and you are invited to join him.

 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.