Iowa Business Report

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 i...

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 D...

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition April 04, 2024    Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council says near-record optimism for sales is boosting overall economic confidence among IBC members.

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.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition April 03, 2024   Iowa Association of Business and Industry president Mike Ralston with data from the group's new quarterly member survey, showing caution but still an overall positive outlook.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition April 02, 2024    Automotive and mobility expert Ken Chester on the outlook for electric vehicles.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition April 01, 2024   Financial journalist Jordan Goodman outlining the impact of the recent settlement of an antitrust lawsuit against a national realtors' group.

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 Ki...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition March 29, 2024            Legendary football coach Lou Holtz compares the teams he coached to growing businesses. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition March 28, 2024            Bill Menner of the Iowa Rural Development Council identifies some of the key challenges Iowa's rural areas are currently facing.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition March 27, 2024           U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA03) on the positive outcomes of the protracted federal budget debate.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition March 26, 2024          U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) reacts to the Biden Administration's change in electric vehicle mandates.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition March 25, 2024         Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the Federal Reserve's decision to not lower interest rates at its March meeting.

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",...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition March 22, 2024        Nan Boland of next month's spring Iowa Employment Conference, who notes that artificial intelligence and human resources are among the top issues to be discussed at the event. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition March 21, 2024        Kelsey O'Connor of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry on the upcoming "Coolest Thing Made in Iowa" competition. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition March 20, 2024        Ben Murrey of the Common Sense Institute Iowa says Iowa compares well with other states in terms of jobs data. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition March 19, 2024         Gov. Kim Reynolds says changes to Iowa's tax policy in order to stimulate population and economic growth in the state are working.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition March 11, 2024        Financial journalist Jordan Goodman says the call to "make the rich pay their fair share" is not supported by data.