Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report 23-06 (February 03-05, 2023)

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  The goal of the newly-formed Iowa Real Estate Developers Association is to ensure policies at the state and local level create a positive environment for economic investment. We hear from the group's chairman, Joe Mitchell. Prioritizing rural broadband investment in Iowa.   And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll introduce you to Greg Vance, manager of Hartwick Marina, a 90-year old Delhi business. For more, go to totallyiowa.com and clic...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- February 03, 2023

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Feb. 03, 2023      Kayla Becker, "The Success Coach," talks about her work helping individuals reach their fullest potential personally and professionally--since the two are intertwined. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- February 02, 2023

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Feb. 02, 2023      Matthew Pohl of The ReWild Group, which studies business growth patterns, says the number of employees is key in determining stages of a business' life. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- February 01, 2023

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Feb. 01, 2023     Phil Kerpen of American Commitment says raising the national debt limit without making spending cuts would be bad for U.S. taxpayers. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- January 31, 2023

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Jan. 31, 2023     Financial journalist Jordan Goodman predicts the Fed will raise interest rates again this week--but not by as much as in the past year. 

IBR Business Profile 23-05 – Cattlemen's Heritage Beef Company

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 Chad Tentinger, primary developer of the Cattlemen's Heritage Beef Company, which is scheduled to break ground on a Mills County facility this spring. He spoke with Jeff Stein for Iowa Business Report program number 23-05 on January 24, 2023; this podcast contains the full conversation.     Prese...

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- January 30, 2023

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Jan. 30, 2023     Terry Branstad, named last week as president of the World Food Prize Foundation, on the group's education efforts to raise awareness of the role Iowa plays in food production. 

Iowa Business Report 23-05 (January 27-29, 2023)

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Businesses grow and develop in a series of stages based on employee size; determining how to map that and what adjustments to make is among services provided by The ReWild Group through a process called "Organizational ReWilding". (More at rewildgroup.com/tim) Your business needs to use social media...and it needs to use it correctly. Josh Scheinblum of Five Seasons Media recently shared a list of tips with his LinkedIn followers.   And in this...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- January 27, 2023

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Jan. 27, 2023    Chad Tentinger, principal developer of the planned Cattlemen's Heritage Beef Company facility in Mills County, which is scheduled to break ground this year. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- January 26, 2023

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Jan. 26, 2023    Benji Nichols--who along with his wife, Aryn Henning Nichols, operates Inspire(d) Media--talks about the Decorah-based entity's purpose. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- January 25, 2023

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Jan. 25, 2023    Dustin Miller of the Iowa Chamber Alliance with results from their annual Iowa Talent Poll, which was released last week. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- January 24, 2023

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Jan. 24, 2023   Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds discusses Iowa energy policy and financial support given by governments to fledgling energy forms. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- January 23, 2023

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Jan. 23, 2023   Financial journalist Jordan Goodman discusses reasons why the U.S. housing market has cooled so quickly. 

IBR Business Profile 23-04 – Inspire(d)

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 Aryn Henning Nichols and Benji Nichols of Inspire(d), an independent media company based in Decorah, creating hyper-local positive news in print and online, including Insprire(d) magazine. They spoke with Jeff Stein for Iowa Business Report program number 23-04 on January 17, 2023; this podcast co...

IBR Business Profile 23-03 – Chophouse Downtown

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 Avila-Burillo, co-owner with Joe Avila-Burillo, of Chophouse Downtown, a Cedar Rapids restaurant. He spoke with Jeff Stein for Iowa Business Report program number 23-03 in Cedar Rapids January 12, 2023; this podcast contains the full conversation.     Presented by Advance Iowa, on line at ad...

IBR Extra 23-05 – Iowa Talent Poll (Dustin Miller)

Data from the second annual Iowa Talent Poll was released on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. The poll is conducted for the Iowa Chamber Alliance, which seeks to find out what working age Iowans find attractive about living here, in an effort to attract new people to add to our labor pool. Dustin Miller is executive director of the Iowa Chamber Alliance, and spoke with Jeff Stein of the Iowa Business Report about the survey results via ZOOM on January 18, 2023.    Presented by Advance Iowa, on ...

IBR Extra 23-04 – Foundry 4.0 (Brian Schmidt & Ken Carson)

It’s called Foundry 4.0—a partnership between the Defense Logistics Agency and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, and the University of Northern Iowa and Youngstown State University. The idea is to provide American-based foundries with a competitive edge in technology while optimizing productivity, output, and product quality. In December 2022, two members of the NCDMM team spent a week in Cedar Falls to view the University of Northern Iowa components, including on-...

Iowa Business Report 23-04 (January 20-22, 2023)

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Results of the second annual Iowa Talent Poll were released this past Wednesday, to help show what working age Iowans find attractive about living here, in an effort to attract new people to add to our labor pool. Dustin Miller, executive director of the Iowa Chamber Alliance, shares information from this year's survey. Supply chain issues have affected every industry, including Iowa agriculture. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture & Land Stewardship...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- January 20, 2023

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Jan. 20, 2023  Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA02) discusses the prospects of Congress raising the debt ceiling in the near future. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- January 19, 2023

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Jan. 19, 2023        Iowa Secretary of Agriculture & Land Stewardship Mike Naig on challenges producers are facing that have a direct impact on Iowa's economy. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- January 18, 2023

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Jan. 18, 2023       Ryan Avila-Burillo, co-owner of the Chophouse Downtown restaurant in Cedar Rapids, talks about what sets his business apart from others. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- January 17, 2023

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Jan. 17, 2023       Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the dangers of the U.S. defaulting on the national debt. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- January 16, 2023

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Jan. 16, 2023       Brian Schmidt of the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, talks about the national Foundry 4.0 project, which includes the University of Northern Iowa. 

Iowa Business Report 23-03 (January 13-15, 2023)

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Foundry 4.0 is a partnership between the Defense Logistics Agency and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), and the University of Northern Iowa and  Youngstown State University. The idea is to provide American-based foundries with a competitive edge in technology while optimizing productivity, output, and product quality. Brian Schmidt, program manager, and Ken Carson, senior program engineer, with NCDMM were in Io...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- January 13, 2023

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Jan. 13, 2023      U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) on items to be included in the Farm Bill that is scheduled to be enacted by Congress this year. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- January 12, 2023

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Jan. 12, 2023      Iowa Speaker of the House Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) on proposed property tax reform legislation. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- January 11, 2023

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Jan. 11, 2023      Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate discusses his office's "Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking" initiative; January is national Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- January 10, 2023

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Jan. 10, 2023     Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares optimism about the Iowa legislature addressing key issues this session regarding economic competitiveness in Iowa. 

IBR Business Profile 23-02 – The Success Coach

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 Kayla Becker, who is known in her business’ home base of the Cedar Valley as “The Success Coach”. She spoke with Jeff Stein for Iowa Business Report program number 23-02 in Waterloo on January 4, 2023; this podcast contains the full conversation.     Presented by Advance Iowa, on line at advancei...

IBR Extra 23-03 – Legislative Agenda (Joe Murphy)

Despite important movement in terms of individual and business income taxes in the last session, the 90th Iowa General Assembly will have many items on the agenda that could benefit Iowa’s business competitiveness. Joe Murphy, executive director of the Iowa Business Council, discussed those items as well as results from his group’s latest member survey regarding anticipated sales, workforce levels, and capital spending with Jeff Stein of the Iowa Business Report about the survey results via ...

IBR Extra 23-02 – First Quarter Business Outlook (Mike Ralston)

The outlook for Iowa businesses during the first quarter of the new year 2023 is positive, especially in terms of expected income. That’s according to the latest quarterly survey of members of the Iowa Association of Business & Industry. Mike Ralston, president of Iowa ABI, spoke with Jeff Stein of the Iowa Business Report about the survey results via ZOOM on December 20, 2022.    Presented by Advance Iowa, on line at advanceiowa.com; search for "Advance Iowa" on LinkedIn and Facebook, as w...

IBR Extra 23-01 – Attracting Business and Individuals to Shelby County (Todd Valline)

Attracting businesses and individuals to move to an area is not easy. The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry is using social media and viral videos to make their point, “Move Here—It’s Better.” Todd Valline, executive director of the group, spoke with Jeff Stein of the Iowa Business Report about the effort via ZOOM on December 14, 2022.    Presented by Advance Iowa, on line at advanceiowa.com; search for "Advance Iowa" on LinkedIn and Facebook, as well. Additional support comes ...

IBR Business Profile 23-01 – Marcus Theaters

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 Greg Marcus of Marcus Theaters, a third-generation family-owned business operating 85 theaters in 17 states, including Iowa locations in Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Coralville, and Iowa City. He spoke with Jeff Stein for Iowa Business Report program number 22-52 via Zoom on December 21, 2...

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- January 09, 2023

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Jan. 09, 2023     Financial journalist Jordan Goodman analyzes the impact of interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve during 2022.

Iowa Business Report 23-02 (January 06-08, 2023)

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  The Iowa General Assembly convenes in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 09; what items should be on the agenda from a business perspective? Joe Murphy, executive director of the Iowa Business Council, and Barbra Solberg, public policy strategist with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, offer suggestions. You may think the phrases you use are neutral, but are you passively-aggressively triggering the recipient?    And in this week's "Business Pro...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- January 06, 2023

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Jan. 06, 2023     Barbra Solberg, public policy strategist with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, on items of importance to business as the Iowa General Assembly gavels into session on Monday. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- January 05, 2023

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition Jan. 05, 2023     Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell discusses what qualities help her city stand apart from others. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- January 04, 2023

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Jan. 04, 2023     Financial journalist Jordan Goodman identifies the key trends that affected the economy in calendar year 2022. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- January 03, 2023

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Jan. 03, 2023    Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA02) on the Biden Administration's efforts to secure oil from Venezuela as opposed to pursuing options within this country. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- January 02, 2023

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition Jan. 02, 2023     Adam Andrzejewski of OpenTheBooks.com on an investigation finding some of the largest and most profitable law and accounting firms in the U.S. took forgivable PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) funds during the height of COVID. 

Iowa Business Report 23-01 (December 30, 2022-January 01, 2023)

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:  Iowa businesses are optimistic entering the first quarter of 2023; Iowa Association of Business & Industry president Mike Ralston shares data from the group's new quarterly member survey. Some tips for retooling time management and other techniques in the new year.   And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll reintroduce you to Mary Vermeer Andringa of Vermeer Corporation of Pella, which this month announced plans to expand manufacturing into...

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- December 30, 2022

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- December 29, 2022

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- December 28, 2022

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- December 27, 2022

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- December 26, 2022

Iowa Business Report 22-52 (December 23-25, 2022)

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- December 23, 2022

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- December 22, 2022

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- December 21, 2022