Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition June 08, 2021  Dr. Heidi Vermeer-Quist on connecting those people running family-owned businesses with one another to discuss the unique aspects of such companies.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition June 07, 2021 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com about the strong housing market.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:   The Mid-America Business Conditions survey is very positive, but Creighton economist Dr. Ernie Goss says inflation is a concern.   JBS plants, including two in Iowa, are the latest ransomware victims. In this week's "Business Profile", we'll introduce you to the Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids, a unique high-end hotel and...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition June 04, 2021  Jackie Bohr, general manager of the Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids, says the outlook for the hospitality industry is bright going into the second half of the year.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition June 03, 2021  Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss, who says while the Midwest economic outlook is positive, inflation may hinder the recovery.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition June 02, 2021  Joe Bolick, director of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center, noting that being mindful of environmental issues can often lead to good business decisions generally.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition June 01, 2021  Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com discussing the status of infrastructure proposals in Washington, D.C.

 Iowa Business Report Monday Edition May 31, 2021   Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA 01) on the role of the federal government regarding influencing the U.S. economy.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: It may be summer, but the Iowa Family Business Center by UNI will host a trio of events in June. Fewer restaurants and bars closed in Iowa than feared during the pandemic. In this week's "Business Profile", we meet one of the three female entrepreneurs who developed a new app to help connect workers with those who need work to be done on...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition May 28, 2021  Cindy Rockwell, one of the developers of the FARMMEE app, connecting workers with those needing work to be done on the farm.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition May 27, 2021      Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) on the government actions designed to help the economy and business.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition May 26, 2021     Jayne Kielman of the Iowa Family Business Center on transitions that take place during the entire life of a business.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition May 25, 2021     Jeremy Fisher of Creighton University regarding job prospects for Class of 2021 graduates.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition May 24, 2021     U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra on the plight of Iowa's independent cattle producers when dealing with large packing houses.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: We assess the job prospects for the Class of 2021 with Jeremy Fisher of Creighton University. U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst discusses the role of the federal government in stimulating the economy. In this week's "Business Profile", we meet one-half of the mother-daughter duo behind Mayberry's Coffee House and Eatery in Osceola. For more, go t...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition May 21, 2021     U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst on the role of the federal government in helping the U.S. economy recover from the pandemic shutdown.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition May 20, 2021    Tom Hubler of Hubler for Business Families about the importance of communication in a family-operated business. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition May 19, 2021     Iowa Association of Business & Industry president Mike Ralston, assessing Iowa's business climate.

 Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition May 18, 2021     Jennie Msall of the ICA Group on using worker coops as a form of business transition.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition May 17, 2021    Financial journalist Jordan Goodman of moneyanswers.com on the fuel shortage caused by a ransomware attack last week.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Tom Hubler discusses family governance issues, which will be the focus of the next Advance Iowa Family Business Forum breakfast series event on May 21. In this week's "Business Profile", we meet Sheri Hartkemeyer of Cookbook Specialists, based in Independence. And we tell you how we pick those "Business Profile" topics. For more...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition May 14, 2021    Aaron Putze of the Iowa Soybean Association who notes that today's higher commodity prices need to stay strong to make up for recent extended losses.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition May 13, 2021   Sheri Hartkemeyer of Cookbook Specialists of Independence, who notes that despite a new digital world, folks of all ages gravitate toward cookbooks that are printed.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition May 12, 2021   U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) on the implications of removing the "stepped up basis" on farmers and small businesses.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition May 11, 2021   Family business transition consultant Tom Hubler on one key component of a succession plan.