Iowa Business Report
1,287 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsNow in its fith year, the "Iowa Business Report” is a weekly half-hour radio program featuring interviews about business, government, the economy, jobs, trade, and investments. Each program also includes a “Business Profile” segment, telling the story of one Iowa-based company and its impact. The "Iowa Business Report" also airs as a weekday two-minute feature. The "Iowa Business Report" is presented with support from the Iowa Business Council (iowabusinesscouncil.org). The program is a copyrighted production of Totally Iowa Media, which is solely responsible for its content.
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Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.48 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition Oct. 24, 2022 Heather Boushey of the White House Council of Economic Advisors, discussing the apparent disconnect between the rural and urban economies in the U.S.
Iowa Business Report 22-43 (October 21-23, 2022)
October 23, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: He calls it "The Super Age"--author and analyst Bradley Schurman talks about changing demographic shifts and what it means for the workforce. The latest Rural Mainstreet Index shows continued lack of confidence in the Midwest economy. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll meet Amanda Zhorne of The Palmer Group, an Iowa-based employment agency. For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on the "radio programs" link. Presented by A...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- October 21, 2022
October 21, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.41 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition Oct. 21, 2022 Author Bradley Schurman talks about "The Super Age," demographic shifts that will affect the workforce today and in the future.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- October 20, 2022
October 20, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.48 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition Oct. 20, 2022 Bob Rolling of Lake Time Brewery, the only Iowa-based brewery to win a medal at this year's Great American Beer Festival in Colorado.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- October 19, 2022
October 19, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.48 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Oct. 19, 2022 Tech analyst Jonathan Shroyer with tips to help bosses become leaders.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- October 18, 2022
October 18, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Oct. 18, 2022 Dr. Jared Bernstein of the White House Council of Economic Advisors, highlighting positive data in the September inflation report released last Thursday.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- October 17, 2022
October 17, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition Oct. 17, 2022 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman breaks down the September inflation report released last Thursday.
Iowa Business Report 22-42 (October 14-16, 2022)
October 16, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Bosses are not automatically leaders. Business development specialist Jonathan Shroyer outlines his five tips to turn good bosses into outstanding leaders. October is Manufacturing Month in Iowa; Mike Ralston of the Iowa Association of Business & Industry talks about manufacturing's impact on the state. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll meet Bob Rolling of Lake Time Brewery in Clear Lake, a medal winner in this month's Great Ameri...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- October 14, 2022
October 14, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.48 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition Oct. 14, 2022 Mike Ralston of the Iowa Association of Business & Industry on topics tied to October being "manufacturing month" in Iowa.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- October 13, 2022
October 13, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.48 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition Oct. 13, 2022 Mark Mix of the National Right to Work Committee says proposals to eliminate state "right to work" laws through federal legislative action are based on a false premise.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- October 12, 2022
October 12, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.48 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Oct. 12, 2022 U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) says last Friday's jobs report does not tell the full workforce story.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- October 11, 2022
October 11, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.48 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Oct. 11, 2022 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman comments on the British economy, and proposals made by the new prime minister which were not well received.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- October 10, 2022
October 10, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.48 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition Oct. 10, 2022 Heather Boushey of the White House Council of Economic Advisors highlights key portions of the most recent jobs report released last Friday.
Iowa Business Report 22-41 (October 07-09, 2022)
October 09, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Iowa business leaders are still optimistic about the future--just not as optimistic as they were a few months ago. Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares data from their new quarterly member survey. Empower Rural Iowa grants were awarded to some 20 communities this week. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll meet Donna O'Brien of Bambino's, a bakery that donates a portion of every sale to a volunteer breast cancer support orga...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- October 07, 2022
October 07, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.47 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition Oct. 07, 2022 Donna O'Brien of Bambinos, a bakery which donates a portion of all sales to a volunteer breast cancer support organization.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- October 06, 2022
October 06, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.47 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition Oct. 06, 2022 Heather Marquez of Action COACH Mind Links in the Cedar Valley discusses the pros and cons of pivoting to video-based coaching during COVID and beyond.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- October 05, 2022
October 05, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.47 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Oct. 05, 2022 Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council about levels of optimism seen in their latest quarterly member survey.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- October 04, 2022
October 04, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.47 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Oct. 04, 2022 Emily Saveraid of the Iowa 4-H Foundation talks about "Iowa 4-H Giving Day" and efforts to help educate future generations of Iowa business leaders.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- October 03, 2022
October 03, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition Oct. 03, 2022 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the rollercoaster for stocks, bonds and funds as the fourth quarter begins.
Iowa Business Report 22-40 (September 30-October 02, 2022)
October 02, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: A $100M grant for creation of the Midwest Climate-Smart Commodity Program will be administered in Iowa. Adam Kiel, managing director of the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund and the Iowa Soybean Association, explains. Iowa's budget surplus triggers a corporate tax reduction. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll meet Bob Wuben of Blooming Prairie Nursery of Carlisle. For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on the "radio programs" link. ...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- September 30, 2022
September 30, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.47 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition Sep. 30, 2022 Bob Wuben of Blooming Prairie Nursery talks about preserving and maintaining productive soils.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.47 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition Sep. 29, 2022 Adam Kiel of the Soil & Water Outcomes Fund within the Iowa Soybean Association talks about a major grant to provide financial incentives to farmers in Iowa and 11 other states.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes - 1.47 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Sep. 28, 2022 Former U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) on "big tech" and its possible impact on rural innovation.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- September 27, 2022
September 27, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.47 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Sep. 27, 2022 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman comments on the state of the UK economy in the aftermath of the Queen's passing.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- September 26, 2022
September 26, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition Sep. 26, 2022 Former White House Council of Economic Advisors member Tyler Goodspeed on the higher amount of interest the U.S. will have to pay on its debt due to each Fed increase in interest rates to combat inflation.
Iowa Business Report 22-39 (September 23-25, 2022)
September 25, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Economic development has changed greatly over time; Ron Corbett of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance talks about the changes from when he was a state legislator, city mayor, and chamber executive to today. The latest expansion of GovConnectIowa takes place in November. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll meet Dr. David Congdon of the Cedar Valley Center for Skin Cancer and first-in-the-state technology they are implementing t...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- September 23, 2022
September 23, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition Sep. 23, 2022 Ron Corbett of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance on unique selling points he and others use to attract businesses to the state.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- September 22, 2022
September 22, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.47 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition Sep. 22, 2022 Business coach Heather Marquez notes that businesses of any size can benefit from coaching in order to reach their fullest potential.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- September 21, 2022
September 22, 2022 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.47 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Sep. 21, 2022 David Leeds, founder and CEO of business rewards provider Tango Card, on the meaning of the oft-used phrase "quiet quitting".
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- September 20, 2022
September 20, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.47 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Sep. 20, 2022 Dr. Jared Bernstein of the President's Council of Economic Advisers shares information on new jobless data for Iowa released late last week.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- September 19, 2022
September 19, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.47 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition Sep. 19, 2022 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman discusses how much the Fed will increase interest rates this week...and at what level the increases will stop.
Iowa Business Report 22-38 (September 16-18, 2022)
September 18, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: "Quiet quitting" is a trendy phrase for a concept that is not totally new. David Leeds of Tango Card explains what it really is, and how businesses can work to prevent it harming their operations. Another round of state Child Care Business Innovation grants was awarded this past week. And in this week's "Business Profile", we revisit Heather Marquez of Action COACH Mind Links about how the services she provides clients has changed due to COVI...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- September 16, 2022
September 16, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.47 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition Sep. 16, 2022 Jennifer Trent of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center talks about a pair of workshops being held in Iowa communities next week on recycling and infrastructure.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- September 15, 2022
September 15, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.46 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition Sep. 15, 2022 Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell discusses economic development concerning both new and existing businesses.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- September 14, 2022
September 14, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Sep. 14, 2022 Inez Stepman, senior policy analyst with the Independent Women's Forum, says the proposed student loan forgiveness program will lead to higher tuition at colleges and universities.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- September 13, 2022
September 13, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Sep. 13, 2022 Phil Kerpen of American Commitment cautions that despite claims to the contrary, new legislation may actually adversely impact seniors and prescription drug prices.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- September 12, 2022
September 12, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.46 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition Sep. 12, 2022 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman predicts the Fed will raise interest rates by another .75 at their session later this month.
Iowa Business Report 22-37 (September 09-11, 2022)
September 11, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Create & Connect provides resources for female entrepreneurs; Alison Finney of Create & Connect shares tips for growing a business that apply regardless of a business' ownership or size. "Welcoming Week" activities are designed to connect elements of a community, "building a nation of neighbors". And in this week's "Business Profile", we revisit Fareway Stores by talking with company president Garrett Piklapp about their efforts to revitalize...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- September 09, 2022
September 09, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.41 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition Sep. 09, 2022 Garrett Piklapp, president of Fareway Stores, about their efforts to open new stores in rural communities as an anchor for further local economic development.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- September 08, 2022
September 09, 2022 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.46 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition Sep. 08, 2022 Alison Finney of Create & Cultivate tells about her company, which provides resources to women business owners.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- September 07, 2022
September 07, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.46 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Sep. 07, 2022 U.S. Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves on proposed creation of jobs tied to the $50 billion CHIPS Act of 2022.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- September 06, 2022
September 06, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.46 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Sep. 06, 2022 Jennifer Trent of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center talks about on a series of workshops on reducing waste and improving quality of life.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- September 05, 2022
September 05, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.46 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition Sep. 05, 2022 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman breaks down the key points of last Friday's monthly jobs report.
Iowa Business Report 22-36 (September 02-04, 2022)
September 04, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Reducing community and business waste is not only good policy, it's good business. Jennifer Trent of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center talks about on a series of workshops on reducing waste and improving quality of life. Natasha Sarin of the U.S. Treasury Department says the number of small business audits will actually go down despite a doubling of the number of IRS agents. And in this week's "Business Profile", we talk with Jon Jacobsen, vic...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- September 02, 2022
September 02, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.46 MBIowa Business Report Friday Edition Sep. 02, 2022 Jon Jacobsen of Security National Bank of Omaha about their expansion into Iowa and emphasis on trust administration.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- September 01, 2022
September 01, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.46 MBIowa Business Report Thursday Edition Sep. 01, 2022 Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA01) says inflation and the economy are the top issues constituents raise as she tours her northeast Iowa district.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- August 31, 2022
August 31, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.46 MBIowa Business Report Wednesday Edition Aug. 31, 2022 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the corporate tax and small business audit implications of the new Inflation Reduction Act.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- August 30, 2022
August 30, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.46 MBIowa Business Report Tuesday Edition Aug. 30, 2022 Natasha Sarin, U.S. Treasury counselor for tax policy, on the likelihood of more small businesses being audited now that the IRS agent force has doubled.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- August 29, 2022
August 29, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.46 MBIowa Business Report Monday Edition Aug. 29, 2022 Jack Cox of Farmers Business Network talks about one component of their new logistics distribution center in Larchwood in northwest Iowa.
Iowa Business Report 22-35 (August 26-28, 2022)
August 28, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this edition of the Iowa Business Report: We look at work differently, post-pandemic--requiring a new look at workplaces, as well. Workplace trends analyst Jonathan Webb of global furniture manufacturer KI shares information. Unemployment insurance taxes paid by Iowa employers will drop in 2023. And in this week's "Business Profile", we talk with Jack Cox, head of logistics for the Farmers Business Network, about their new logistics distribution center in Larchwood (Lyon County), Io...