Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition August 31, 2021  Tom Hubler of Hubler for Business Families, outlining one of the key components of a family business succession plan.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition August 30, 2021  Daniel Oh of Ag Certain, a Central Iowa company finding new ways to utilize Iowa agriculture and expand its markets.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:   Chris Lampe, program manager of STAR4D within the Iowa Waste Reduction Center, talks about the unique niche they've established in Cedar Falls that has led to training protocols shared across the country. Tourism and the West Branch economy may get a boost from extensive remodeling and enhancements at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library &...

The STAR4D Program within the Iowa Waste Reduction Center at the University of Northern Iowa has developed unique protocols, leading to a contract to provide training at 20 U.S. military sites across the country. Program manager Chris Lampe discussed their efforts with Jeff Stein of the Iowa Business Report via ZOOM on July 23, 2021. More can be found at iwrc.uni.edu. 

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 Daniel Oh, president and CEO of AgCertain , on line at agcertain.com. The Central Iowa-based company focuses on food, agriculture and bio-based product development, manufacturing and marketing. He spoke w...

The Manufacturing Institute is the nonprofit workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers. The group's mission is to inspire, educate and empower the manufacturing workforce of today, and tomorrow.  MI executive director Carolyn Lee discussed the project with Jeff Stein of the Iowa Business Report via ZOOM on July 6, 2021. More can be found at thema...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition August 27, 2021 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com regarding 2020 U.S. Census data and its impact on the economy.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition August 26, 2021  Chris Lampe, program manager of STAR4D, a Cedar Falls-based program that has developed a unique niche with global implications.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition August 25, 2021  U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, explaining why she voted against the infrastructure bill that some business organizations advocated.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition August 24, 2021  Tom Lagomarcino, third-generation co-owner of Lagomarcino's Chocolates, a Quad Cities fixture since 1908.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition August 23, 2021  IBR Daily Monday with Gary Nesteby, facilitator for the "CEO Peer Groups" conducted by Advance Iowa.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:   We continue our conversation with Carolyn Lee of The Manufacturing Institute about efforts to grow the manufacturing workforce. Aaron Putze of the Iowa Soybean Association discusses the economic impact of soybeans during soybean month in August. And in this week's "Business Profile", we talk with Jon Shelness of My Property ID Registry...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition August 20, 2021 Aaron Putze of the Iowa Soybean Association about the role of the crop in Iowa's economy.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition August 18, 2021   Jayne Kielman of the Iowa Family Business Center on transitions that take place during the entire life of a business.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition August 19, 2021 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com on data proving the level of rising inflation.  

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition August 17, 2021  David Blake of Blue 9 Pet Products on his participation in "PeerSpective Groups" through Advance Iowa.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition August 16, 2021  Reynolds Cramer, fourth-generation CEO of Fareway Stores, on the importance of core family values in business.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:   The Regional Partnership for Food Waste Solutions is holding a series of meetings with stakeholders this month to form partnerships to divert food waste, and help create a more efficient economy. Jennifer Trent is a waste reduction specialist with the Iowa Waste Reduction Center. The impact of federal infrastructure bills on businesses and workers is...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition August 13, 2021 Mark Mix of the National Right To Work Committee on how a proposed second infrastructure bill through reconciliation will impact Iowa's economy and workforce.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition August 12, 2021 Jennifer Trent of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center concerning regional partnerships to reduce food waste and help create a more efficient economy

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition August 11, 2021 Noah Weinrich of Heritage Action for America on the impact of the infrastructure bill passed Tuesday on Iowa's economy.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition August 10, 2021 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com about the lackluster response to the recent Robinhood IPO.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition August 09, 2021  Daniel Ralston, owner of the Des Moines Gaming Club, about the popularity of e-sports and in-person competitive gaming.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:   America's Small Business Development Center-Iowa offers free counsel and advice from more than a dozen locations across the state; Lisa Shimkat, Iowa's SBDC state manager, tells about their work. Can an employer legally require workers to get the COVID shot? Attorney and news analyst Dr. Wendy Patrick says the answer is not as clear as some...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition August 06, 2021  Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA 01) discussing the impact of inflation on Iowa families.