Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
April 16, 2024  

Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the impact of California's new $20-per-hour minimum wage law. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
April 15, 2024      

Iowa Economic Development Authority director Debi Durham on what many misunderstand about the agency's work.

 On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: 

The latest quarterly survey of Iowa Business Council members is very optimistic, due in part to high anticipated sales. IBC president Joe Murphy shares details from the data.

The National Federation of Independent Business says its members are more cautious about the economy in 2024.
 
And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll introduce you to Rob Mauritz of Des Moines-based LBS, a century-old, employee-owned company.

For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on the "radio programs" link.   
 
Support for the Iowa Business Report radio program and podcast comes from the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org.     

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
April 12, 2024     

Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg discusses rural economic development issues as they pertain to small towns in our state.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
April 11, 2024    

Mike Ralston of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry notes a few items for the Iowa legislature to take action on before adjournment later this month.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
April 10, 2024    

Rob Mauritz, president and CEO of LBS in Des Moines, which has been employee-owned for the past decade.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
April 09, 2024   

Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council with a "to-do" list for Iowa lawmakers before they adjourn this month.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
April 08, 2024   

Financial journalist Jordan Goodman breaks down the better-than-expected jobs and economic report released last Friday.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: 

The world comes to Des Moines for the 10th annual Global Insurance Symposium later this month. Event co-chair Aaron Pearce previews the event.

Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council has a "to-do" list for Iowa lawmakers before they adjourn later this month.
 
And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll introduce you to Doug Oldaker, senior vice president of Security National Bank of Omaha.

For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on the "radio programs" link.   
 
Support for the Iowa Business Report radio program and podcast comes from the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org.    

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
April 05, 2024   

Aaron Pearce, co-chair of the Global Insurance Symposium, with a preview of the 10th annual event to be held in Des Moines this month.