Iowa Business Report

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Iowa is dependent on agriculture for a strong economy...what's the outlook in that sector for 2022? ISU economist Chad Hart gives us his view. The Iowa banking industry remains strong, according to the most recent quarterly report. And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll talk to the folks who put on those large trade shows...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition March 04, 2022         Scott Guttormson on the planning required to put events like the Hawkeye Farm Show on in Iowa each spring. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition March 03, 2022           Iowa State University economist Dr. Chad Hart on the ag economy outlook for 2022. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition March 02, 2022          Melissa O'Rourke of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach on the need for early succession planning, particularly within a family ag-based business. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition March 01, 2022         Alex Funke of the Chad's Pizza locations in Cedar Falls and Grundy Center, which will be competing in an international pizza competition in Las Vegas later this month. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition February 28, 2022        Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com , who discusses the initial economic impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:   What is the role of the Fed in battling inflation...and what impact will the Russian invasion of Ukraine have on the economy? Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com has insight. A first-ever competition will seek ideas on sustainability and waste reduction. And in this week's "Business Profile", we meet Justin Clubb of...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition February 25, 2022        Justin Clubb of Deery Collision Center in Burlington, discussing energy efficiency methods the company has undertaken. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition February 24, 2022       Petroleum analyst and commentator Liz Peek on energy costs tied to conscious choices made by governments. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition February 23, 2022       Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate about the new "fast track filing resource center" for business, which was launched earlier this month. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition February 22, 2022      Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com on the difficult housing market in early 2022. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition February 21, 2022        Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA01) on things Congress can do to help the economy and alleviate workforce shortage issues. 

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:   Can Iowa afford both individual and corporate income tax reform this legislative session? Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council believes it can, based on guiderails set up in the proposals. Evaluating Super Bowl ads can uncover techniques any business can use. And in this week's "Business Profile", we meet Alex Funke of Chad's Pi...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition February 18, 2022       Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council on the merits of Iowa reforming both individual and corporate income tax rates this legislative session.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition February 17, 2022      Josh Scheinblum of Five Seasons Media regarding ideas in Super Bowl ads that could be used by any business in their marketing approach.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition February 16, 2022      U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-New Hartford) on uncertainty for business tied to federal budget issues.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition February 15, 2022     Art Ally of the Timothy Plan, who says inflation has affected how many think about investing.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition February 11, 2022    Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com on the latest report on inflation rates--the highest in 40 years.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:   "Getting to Clarity" is the theme for work done by author and presenter Debbie Peterson; she discusses the topic in advance of her virtual seminar sponsored by Women Lead Change later this month. Businesses have shifted to a new online protocol for filing sales, use, and withholding taxes. And in this week's "Business Profile"...

Each week, the Iowa Business Report radio program features a Business Profile segment, introducing listeners to an Iowa-based company or business.   In this extended IBR Business Profile, we meet Darcy Maulsby of Darcy Maulsby & Co., a business communication and marketing firm. She spoke with Jeff Stein for Iowa Business Report program number 22-07 via Zoom on February 10, 2022; this podcast c...

How can you maximize your efforts so you can maximize results? Or refocus to help you find clarity in setting your course? Debbie Peterson is a speaker, trainer, and mindset strategist who founded "Getting to Clarity" to provide motivation for professionals to reach their potential. She will be presenting at a virtual event sponsored by Women Lead Change later this month. Peterson spoke...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition February 11, 2022       "Iowa's Storyteller" Darcy Maulsby on the importance of telling stories regardless of the manner of business communication.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition February 10, 2022      Iowa State University researcher Stephanie Sowl, who says Iowa's "brain drain" is becoming a "brain gain".

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition February 09, 2022     Author and speaker Debbie Peterson on how "getting to clarity" for improvement in business development and life often means looking within oneself.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition February 08, 2022         Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA01) on the concerns her constituents have shared about higher gas prices and other impacts of inflation.