Iowa Business Report

The economic loss due to COVID-19 in Iowa is staggering and will have long-term ramifications, including on public policy in the state. TEF Iowa commissioned a study from Goss & Associates on the topic. Walt Rogers is a former state legislator who now serves as deputy director of TEF Iowa; Dr. Ernie Goss is a Creighton University economist and the recognized authority on the Midwestern economy...

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 Ryan Burchett, who along with his brother Garrett, founded Mississippi River Distilling Company in LeClaire a decade ago. He spoke with Jeff Stein for Iowa Business Report program number 20-35 via Zoom on A...

The loss of the Iowa State Fair this year due to concerns tied to COVID-19 extends beyond the state fairgrounds themselves. Greg Edwards is CEO of Catch Des Moines, the entity responsible for enhancing tourism around Iowa's capitol city; he talked with Jeff Stein of the Iowa Business Report via ZOOM on August 17, 2020.  

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 Mary Landhuis of Lisle Corporation and EZ Way, Incorporated , the third generation of her family to run the century-old company, based in Clarinda. She spoke with Jeff Stein for Iowa Business Report program...

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: This should have been the final weekend of the Iowa State Fair, which was cancelled due to COVID-19. The economic impact of the loss of the Fair (and other events) to Central Iowa's economy is discussed with Greg Edwards of Catch Des Moines. Congress left Washington, D.C. for its August recess without providing additional COVID-related funding for...

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: The third in our summer series of conversations with Dan Beenken of Advance Iowa about maximizing business potential. Not even two months after USMCA went into effect, the U.S. has placed tariffs on Canadian aluminum, something Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council does not favor. In this week's "Business Profile", we meet Kirk Tyler of...

The challenges of starting a business can be daunting; in addition, maximizing the business' potential, and ensuring stability as a new generation takes over, are often not given enough attention. Advance Iowa is the State of Iowa’s comprehensive consulting program designed to work with midsize companies to enhance their growth; the statewide initiative is based at the University of Northern...

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 Kirk Tyler of Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company , the third generation of his family to run the century-old company. He spoke with Jeff Stein for Iowa Business Report program number 20-33 via Zoom on July...

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 Tom Johnston of Key Solutions Group of Altoona. He spoke with Jeff Stein for Iowa Business Report program number 20-32; this podcast contains the full conversation.   

Working remotely can be challenging from a communication standpoint, including downfalls that can adversely affect a business' ability to complete projects appropriately. Clint Padgett is the president and CEO of Project Success Incorporated; he talked with Jeff Stein of the Iowa Business Report via ZOOM on July 28, 2020.  

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: We learn how to avoid the communication shortcomings that result from working remotely that can adversely affect a business. After one postponement, the Iowa Rural Summit will go forward this month...but virtually. In this week's "Business Profile", we meet Tom Johnston of Key Solutions Group in Altoona, which shifted products in the wake...

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 Robert Wersen of Tassel Ridge Winery , located near Leighton in Mahaska County. He spoke with Jeff Stein for Iowa Business Report program number 20-19; this podcast contains the full conversation.   

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 Jerry Gallagher, who supervises Iowa operations of The Donovan Group from an office in Cedar Falls. The Donovan Group partners with school districts on both internal and external communications. He spoke wi...

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 Elana Decker of Red Star Yeast , a century-old company with a relatively new history as an Iowa-based operation. She spoke with Jeff Stein for Iowa Business Report program number 20-22; this podcast contain...

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 Tom Leitgen of AeroSeeder LLC , based in Garnavillo, combining new technology (drones) with new use of seed (cover crops) to efficiently handle farm needs. The profile aired on Iowa Business Report program...

A new survey commissioned by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute discussed the impact of education and location on income. Dr. John Winters, an associate professor of economics at Iowa State University, conducted the survey, titled "What You Make Depends On Where You Live: College Earnings Across States And Metropolitan Areas"; he talked with Jeff Stein of the Iowa Business Report via ZOOM o...

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: An Iowa State University economics professor shares details of his survey showing that location may be a better determinant of income than education. Some businesses are requiring workers to sign off on COVID-19 prevention measures before returning to the workplace. In this week's "Business Profile", we meet Tom Leitgen of AeroSeeder LLC...

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: The global pandemic has led to many businesses and employees seeking new ways to get their messages out; Google Tools has developed new options, as a result. A new survey suggests while education is important, location is a better key in determining your income. In this week's "Business Profile", we meet Tom Penaluna of CBE Companies, bas...

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 Tom Penaluna of CBE Companies , a group based in Cedar Falls, with additional offices in Waterloo, Iowa; New Braunfels, Texas; and Taguig City, Philippines. He spoke with Jeff Stein for Iowa Business Report...

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to businesses and employees seeking new ways to get messages out; Google responded with a variety of new products to help both classes. Andrea Willis is a Google Tools expert; she talked with Jeff Stein of the Iowa Business Report via ZOOM on July 15, 2020. 

 On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: An assessment of the post-COVID economy from Iowa native and CNN chief business correspondent Christine Romans. An annual black-tie fundraising auction goes virtual--and more casual--this year. In this week's "Business Profile", we learn about Carl A. Nelson & Company, a Burlington-based, century-old construction company. For more, g...

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 Dan Culp of Carl A. Nelson & Co. , a construction company based in Burlington, with additional offices in Cedar Falls and Washington, Iowa. He spoke with Jeff Stein for Iowa Business Report program numb...

The impact of the on-going pandemic on the global economy continues to be felt. CNN chief business correspondent Christine Romans is an Iowa native and Iowa State University graduate. The EMMY-award winning journalist is the author of three books on money and finance. Christine Romans talked with Jeff Stein of the Iowa Business Report via ZOOM on July 16, 2020.

 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 content marketer Christoph Trappe of the Authentic Storytelling Project , urging businesses to be more effective in their marketing by telling better stories about themselves. He spoke with Jeff Stein for...

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 Steve Bernard of Cedar Falls Utilities , an umbrella for a number of municipally-owned entities in Cedar Falls. PC Magazine has named CFU the fastest internet service provider in the United States. He spoke...