Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition April 04, 2022     Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares data from the group's latest quarterly member survey, with particular focus on workforce issues.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  The chair of the Governor's Child Care Task Force, Emily Schmitt of Sukup Manufacturing, discusses the issues and possible solutions. Iowa businesses continue to be optimistic, according to the latest quarterly survey of Iowa Association of Business and Industry members; Mike Ralston of Iowa ABI shares details. And in this week's "Busine...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition April 01, 2022           U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, discussing the benefits of legislation to expand biofuel usage in light of the ban on Russian oil.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition March 31, 2022          Deborah Giarusso of Advance Iowa, who notes how important it is to account for key employees during a business transition.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition March 30, 2022          Mike Ralston of the Iowa Association of Business & Industry, who shares information from the group's quarterly member survey.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition March 29, 2022          Paul Kinghorn of Advance Iowa notes the importance of integrating innovation into a business beyond that demonstrated by the founders.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition March 28, 2022         Financial journalist Jordan Goodman discusses the current economic impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  The annual Iowa Rural Summit will be held in Ames next month. Bill Menner of the Iowa Rural Development Council previews the sixth annual event. Iowa farmland values continue to climb dramatically. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll talk with Mike Ralston of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry about operating a t...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition March 25, 2022        Mike Ralston of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry about the impact of the pandemic on his organization.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition March 24, 2022       Bill Menner of the Iowa Rural Development Council discusses goals for next month's annual Iowa Rural Summit.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition March 23, 2022        Energy analyst Dr. Eric Woodroof, identifying key items to watch on the topic over the next decade.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition March 22, 2022       Financial analyst Heather Zumarraga, who believes the Federal Reserve has not acted swiftly enough regarding interest rates.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition March 21, 2022      Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com says the Federal Reserve increasing interest rates may not address some of the issues it was intended to solve.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  The war in Ukraine has led to increased Russian and Chinese cyberattacks. Doug Kelly of the American Edge Project discusses U.S.-based technology. "Iowa's Competitive Dashboard" results for 2022 have been released, and Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares findings.  And in this week's "Business Profile", we'...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition March 18, 2022      Doug Kelly of the American Edge Project, on the increased threat of cyberattacks by Russia and China given the war in Ukraine.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition March 17, 2022      Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council, on their annual "competitive dashboard" survey, rating Iowa relative to other states in a number of categories.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition March 16, 2022      Michael Ware of Controlled Chaos Arms in Baxter on supply chain issues adversely affecting the firearms industry.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition March 15, 2022     Iowa Soybean Association board member Rick Juchems, assessing the challenges and opportunities for soybean producers as the 2022 planting season begins.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition March 14, 2022    Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com on the record high price of gas at the pump, and what it will mean for the overall economy.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Energy efficiency for business not only saves money, it's good for the environment. Energy project developer and strategic advisor Dr. Eric Woodroof talks about the topic and the message he'll bring to a day-long workshop in Des Moines on March 24. The record high price of gas at the pump means higher consumer costs in other areas.  And in th...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition March 11, 2022            Dr. Lou Honary of Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing of Grundy Center, which is poised for large growth in 2022 due to a variety of factors.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition March 10, 2022           Energy policy analyst Dr. Eric Woodroof, who notes many do not adopt energy efficiency efforts due to lack of a compelling trigger event.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition March 09, 2022            Ryan Bare of Century Farms Distillery in Spencer about their five-year old "buy local" business.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition March 08, 2022           Paul Kinghorn of Advance Iowa, on the goals of various businesses in transition. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition March 07, 2022          Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com discussing what the Federal Reserve is and what it does regarding the U.S. economy.