Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition July 28, 2023          Amy Dillard of Dillard Management, a Council Bluffs-based company working with businesses on their social media and sales strategies.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition July 27, 2023         Linda McMahon, former head of the federal Small Business Administration, on the main concerns expressed by U.S. small business owners.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition July 26, 2023         Elaine Parker, chief communications officer for the Job Creators Network, on use of the phrase "Bidenomics".

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition July 25, 2023         Financial journalist Jordan Goodman says more interest rate increases by the Fed will put a further squeeze on small to medium sized banks...which will mean less lending to Main Street businesses and consumers.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition July 24, 2023         U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA04) on the imposition of Brazilian tariffs on American ethanol imports and its impact on Iowa producers.

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition July 21, 2023           U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) says all government spending--including so-called entitlements--needs to be reviewed due to the budget deficit and its impact on the country's overall economy.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition July 20, 2023           Todd Hutcheson of Advance Iowa, noting benefits from their upcoming "Advance Peer Group" sessions, and peer networking generally.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition July 19, 2023          Energy and financial analyst Liz Peek on the results of "Bidenomics" as the 2024 election season begins.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition July 18, 2023          Georgia Van Gundy of Hy-Vee discusses why the company sponsors the annual IndyCar weekend races at the Iowa Speedway in Newton. (This year's races are this coming weekend.)

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition July 17, 2023         Financial journalist Jordan Goodman shares details on the better-than-expected consumer and producer price data released last week.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition July 13, 2023         David Ottavianelli, director of workforce and community development programs at John Deere, on developing a future workforce through joint efforts.

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition July 14, 2023         Steve Davis of Switch Homes, developer of a forthcoming sustainable living community in Dubuque.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition July 12, 2023        Iowa Secretary of Agriculture & Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the broader impact on the economy if California's Proposition 12 rules are not checked by action of Congress.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition July 11, 2023        U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) on the progress toward a new five-year farm bill in Congress.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition July 10, 2023       Financial journalist Jordan Goodman identifies the most surprising financial news story of the first half of the year.

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition July 07, 2023        Leadership consultant Brandon Williams on the human element within leadership of organizations.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition July 06, 2023       Mike Ralston, president of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, with highlights from their new quarterly member survey released yesterday (July 05).

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition July 05, 2023       Josh Scheinblum of Five Seasons Media, who says businesses need to employ social media--even if they don't know what they are doing at first.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition July 03, 2023            Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the economic impact of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down the Biden Administration's executive order on student loan forgiveness.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition July 04, 2023       Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell on the economic impact of having a vital convention center in the city's downtown area.

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition June 30, 2023       Drew Klein, Iowa state director for Americans for Prosperity, suggests how Congress can help strengthen the U.S. economy.