Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Sep. 26, 2022      Former White House Council of Economic Advisors member Tyler Goodspeed on the higher amount of interest the U.S. will have to pay on its debt due to each Fed increase in interest rates to combat inflation.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Economic development has changed greatly over time; Ron Corbett of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance talks about the changes from when he was a state legislator, city mayor, and chamber executive to today. The latest expansion of GovConnectIowa takes place in November.   And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll meet Dr....

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Sep. 23, 2022     Ron Corbett of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance on unique selling points he and others use to attract businesses to the state.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Sep. 22, 2022        Business coach Heather Marquez notes that businesses of any size can benefit from coaching in order to reach their fullest potential.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Sep. 21, 2022       David Leeds, founder and CEO of business rewards provider Tango Card, on the meaning of the oft-used phrase "quiet quitting".

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Sep. 20, 2022      Dr. Jared Bernstein of the President's Council of Economic Advisers shares information on new jobless data for Iowa released late last week.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Sep. 19, 2022      Financial journalist Jordan Goodman discusses how much the Fed will increase interest rates this week...and at what level the increases will stop.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  "Quiet quitting" is a trendy phrase for a concept that is not totally new. David Leeds of Tango Card explains what it really is, and how businesses can work to prevent it harming their operations. Another round of state Child Care Business Innovation grants was awarded this past week.   And in this week's "Business Profile", we...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Sep. 16, 2022     Jennifer Trent of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center talks about a pair of workshops being held in Iowa communities next week on recycling and infrastructure.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Sep. 15, 2022      Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell discusses economic development concerning both new and existing businesses.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Sep. 14, 2022            Inez Stepman, senior policy analyst with the Independent Women's Forum, says the proposed student loan forgiveness program will lead to higher tuition at colleges and universities.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Sep. 13, 2022           Phil Kerpen of American Commitment cautions that despite claims to the contrary, new legislation may actually adversely impact seniors and prescription drug prices.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Sep. 12, 2022           Financial journalist Jordan Goodman predicts the Fed will raise interest rates by another .75 at their session later this month.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Create & Connect provides resources for female entrepreneurs; Alison Finney of Create & Connect shares tips for growing a business that apply regardless of a business' ownership or size. "Welcoming Week" activities are designed to connect elements of a community, "building a nation of neighbors".   And in this week&apos...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Sep. 09, 2022             Garrett Piklapp, president of Fareway Stores, about their efforts to open new stores in rural communities as an anchor for further local economic development.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Sep. 08, 2022             Alison Finney of Create & Cultivate tells about her company, which provides resources to women business owners.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Sep. 07, 2022            U.S. Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves on proposed creation of jobs tied to the $50 billion CHIPS Act of 2022.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Sep. 06, 2022           Jennifer Trent of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center talks about on a series of workshops on reducing waste and improving quality of life.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Sep. 05, 2022           Financial journalist Jordan Goodman breaks down the key points of last Friday's monthly jobs report.

 On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Reducing community and business waste is not only good policy, it's good business. Jennifer Trent of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center talks about on a series of workshops on reducing waste and improving quality of life. Natasha Sarin of the U.S. Treasury Department says the number of small business audits will actually go down despite a doubling o...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Sep. 02, 2022           Jon Jacobsen of Security National Bank of Omaha about their expansion into Iowa and emphasis on trust administration.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Sep. 01, 2022           Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA01) says inflation and the economy are the top issues constituents raise as she tours her northeast Iowa district.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Aug. 31, 2022           Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the corporate tax and small business audit implications of the new Inflation Reduction Act.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Aug. 30, 2022           Natasha Sarin, U.S. Treasury counselor for tax policy, on the likelihood of more small businesses being audited now that the IRS agent force has doubled.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Aug. 29, 2022          Jack Cox of Farmers Business Network talks about one component of their new logistics distribution center in Larchwood in northwest Iowa.