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Now in its fith year, the "Iowa Business Report” is a weekly half-hour radio program featuring interviews about business, government, the economy, jobs, trade, and investments. Each program also includes a “Business Profile” segment, telling the story of one Iowa-based company and its impact. The "Iowa Business Report" also airs as a weekday two-minute feature. The "Iowa Business Report" is presented with support from the Iowa Business Council (iowabusinesscouncil.org). The program is a copyrighted production of Totally Iowa Media, which is solely responsible for its content.
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On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: The opportunities and challenges of attracting business to the state is discussed by Iowa Economic Development Authority director Debi Durham.Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA03) is working to reduce government red tape adversely affecting small businesses through introduction of a new bill on the topic. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll hear about Around the Corner Productions in Cedar Falls in a conversation with founder and president Eric Braley.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.
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.
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.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: The 8th Iowa Rural Summit takes place in Ames in April. Iowa Rural Development Council executive director Bill Menner gives a preview. Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz notes similarities between coaching championship teams and building your business. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll reintroduce you to Kirk Tyler of Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling 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.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: The Iowa Association of Business and Industry is a lead sponsor of the upcoming "Coolest Thing Made in Iowa" competition; Kelsey O'Connor of Iowa ABI provides details.Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds talks about tax policy and how recent changes are good for the state's overall economy. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll reintroduce you to Jim Mudd, Jr., CEO of Mudd Advertising in Cedar Falls.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.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Ben Murrey of the Common Sense Institute Iowa shares data from CSI's "Economic Competitiveness Report," indicating Iowa ranks among the top third of states in the nation.Jeff Margrett gives information about the FIRST Robotics regional competition to be held in Cedar Falls Mar. 21-23. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll reintroduce you to Erin McGregor, the fourth generation president of McGregor's Furniture.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.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: The Iowa Business Council's annual Iowa Competitive Dashboard report was recently released; IBC president Joe Murphy shares more of the data, along with the proposed action plan for responding to what the data shows.Financial journalist Jordan Goodman says last Friday's monthly jobs report was not as positive as the headlines may make it seem. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll hear about a unique partnership between three Iowa-owned, third-generation family businesses to benefit Iowa State University and the ag industry.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.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: The annual Iowa Competitive Dashboard report was released by the Iowa Business Council last week. IBC president Joe Murphy shares some of the findings.John Deere has announced its newest tractor line will be made exclusively in Iowa. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll hear from Chuck Paulsen of BankIowa.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.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: The annual two-day spring Iowa Employment Conference is coming up in Altoona in April. Conference president Nan Boland shares information on trends, topics, and speakers.After 40 years on Wall Street, Paul Tice believes ESG will be harmful to the global economy and shares this thoughts in a new book. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll hear from Scott Guttormson, manager of the Hawkeye Farm Show, which will be held in Cedar Falls Feb. 27-29.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.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Providing information on how to plan, save, and earn money is the focus of the Iowa Insurance Division's SmartHER money program; we'll have details from IID consumer advocacy officer Sonya Sellmeyer.Fully half of U.S. workers say they are "not engaged" with their jobs...which has a huge negative impact on productivity. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll hear from Ryan Coane, president of Ivy Health Care Group, which operates two facilities in Iowa.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.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: There's a previously little-studied part of the brain that can hold you back in business and in life. Iowa native Dr. Kyra Bobinet, author of "Unstoppable Brain," explains.It's been a month since the Iowa Caucuses; Gov. Kim Reynolds tells us some of the on-going economic development benefits of our first-in-the-nation status. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll hear from Jack Kilian, founder of the Coralville-based business Poultry Patrol, which provides robots to improve poultry health.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.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: There is enough optimism about Iowa's economy during the first half of 2024 that a majority of businesses surveyed are planning capital expenditures. Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares data from his group's latest quarterly survey.It's tax time, and the Iowa Department of Revenue is ready. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll hear from Blake Renaud, founder and CEO of the Pickle Play app and website, designed in Cedar Falls, to help the growing number of pickleball players learn about the game and find court space.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.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Iowa has become the fourth state in which the Common Sense Institute operates. CSI president and CEO Kristin Strohm explains the purpose of this non-partisan research organization.Iowa businesses may have to utilize the federal E-Verify program if legislation pending in the Iowa House passes this session. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll talk with Jon Sargent of Todd & Sargent, a 90-year-old family-owned construction business in Ames.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.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Businesses are increasingly concerned about providing for the physical and mental health of their workforce. Dr. Matt Kettman of Cedar Valley Medical Specialists in Waterloo discusses the benefits of a healthy workforce, and how employers can lead the conversation.Many of us have failed to use those gift cards we receive, leading to "National Use Your Gift Card Day" on January 20. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll talk with Jerry Ecklund of Unverferth Manufacturing, a four-generation family-owned company with an expanding workforce and operation near Shell Rock, Iowa.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.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Iowa's first-in-the-nation presidential precinct caucuses are important from both a political, and economic, standpoint. Greg Edwards of Catch Des Moines shares information on that economic impact.The number of new small businesses in the U.S. hit a record for a third straight year last year. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll talk with Emily Kress of Dupaco Community Credit Union, which was one of only three Iowa credit unions named to Newsweek's "top 250 regional credit unions" national list.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.
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: The Iowa General Assembly gavels into session Monday; we hear from Iowa Business Council president Joe Murphy with his group's legislative priorities for 2024.While the nation's economic numbers may look better than they did a year or two ago, a survey shows Americans have a gloomy attitude toward the U.S. economic outlook. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll revisit a conversation with Fred Smith, co-owner of FastPaks, based in Davenport.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 EditionApril 26, 2024 Kelsey Sutter, marketing and programs director for the Iowa Pork Producers Association, on the group's annual Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest, which received some 10,000 nominations last year alone.
Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionApril 25, 2024 Alex Kowalski of West Side Salvage on how a loyal customer base and workforce helped lead to a smooth ownership transition this year.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionApril 24, 2024 Erin Murphy of The Gazette on the end-of-session tax rate reduction approved by the Iowa House and Senate late last week.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionApril 23, 2024 Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA03) on his proposed legislation to give relief to small businesses burdened by government red tape.
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