Podcasts about greater des moines partnership

Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Tiffany Tauscheck, the president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. They discuss the organization's role in economic and community development across 12 counties in Iowa, highlighting the importance of collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Tiffany shares insights into the current economic climate, key industries driving growth, and the challenges and opportunities faced by the partnership. The conversation also touches on the significance of engaging rural communities, the power of regional collaboration, and Tiffany's leadership style. Takeaways The Greater Des Moines Partnership focuses on economic and community development. Collaboration across jurisdictions is key to success. The region has seen significant growth in economic development projects. Key industries include finance, manufacturing, and agriculture. Engaging rural communities is essential for regional cohesion. Listening tours helped identify community needs and foster relationships. The ICON Water Trails Project exemplifies successful regional collaboration. Talent recruitment and retention are ongoing priorities. The organization is committed to pro-growth strategies. Strong leadership and team dynamics are crucial for achieving goals.

What does it take to launch a million-dollar chiropractic practice straight out of school? In this l episode of The Marketing Your Practice Podcast, Josiah Fitzsimmons shares the behind-the-scenes story of how he went from delivering newspapers as a kid to building a $7M+ clinic—just years after graduation. You’ll learn how Josiah generated 400 prepaid appointments before opening his doors, how he scaled to a team of 24 staff and 8 doctors, and the specific systems, strategies, and values that fuel his success today. From customer experience and KPI clarity to the mindset that drives growth, Josiah delivers practical advice with heart and humility. Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode: How Josiah booked 400 new patients before opening his clinic The key systems and small details that create magical patient experiences The most important KPIs to track—and how to make data work for you His simple ROI formula every chiropractor needs to know Why profit isn’t a dirty word—and how to build a purpose-driven business The mindset shift that helped him grow from $2M to $5.5M/year Whether you’re just starting or ready to scale, Josiah’s story is packed with actionable insights and contagious energy. If you believe chiropractic is the best-kept secret in healthcare—but you’re ready to change that—this is a must-listen.

Welcome back and great to be with you for this the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines for the 14th day of May.  Coming up some of the top business news stories of the day plus a bit of audio with the (now) retired broadcasting legend Harry K. Smith who spent years with CBS and NBC making all of us a little smarter. Make sure you click through for that. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: Tariffs, China and EV's; The Producer Price Index and what that means; Fed Chair Jerome Powell talked about interest rates; They're back! Meme stocks that is; Do not do this drivers...really! The Wall Street Report; And, Google invests big in new AI items. For the interview a short clip with broadcaster Harry K. Smith who, last week, spoke to members of the Greater Des Moines Partnership during our DMDC2024 trip. I was able to catch him for a bit. I know our conversation could have gone much longer.  Harry was in that mood but Partnership staff was giving us the hook. Something about boarding a bus for the airport.  To listen to our visit CLICK THIS LINK. And, thanks for being here! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

We spent a fast paced 55 hours on the ground in Washington, D.C. for the 45th Annual Des Moines to D.C. (DMDC) trip by the Greater Des Moines Partnership. This is where elected officials, community groups and business leaders used the time to not only network among themselves but also lobby our federal legislators about some key projects from airports to a new interstate to fixing roads and bridges. The reaction from those involved? Here you will learn more from Tiffany Tauscheck, President/CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Mark Snell, Chair of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, Joseph Jones, Chief of Staff for Des Moines University and Ro Crosbie, President/CEO of Tero International. So many good things happening and we thought you should know more.  And, thanks for being here! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

It's been a "recovery weekend" after getting back to the Greater Des Moines Metro following 55 hours on the ground in Washington, D.C. with over 200 leaders from Central Iowa. It was another remarkable trip and if you click ahead you'll be able to hear the reactions of a handful of people who took the time to offer their thoughts about DMDC-2024.  Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: Look out the Seagull is on the way; Great Britain turns the corner on its recession; Airlines say new transparency rules will be too confusing; The high cost of chocolate may be on the way down and why; More confusing Tesla labor news; The Wall Street Report; Credit card companies, "junk fees" and a court decision. For the interview you'll hear from four people about their reaction to DMDC-2024. We'll have Tiffany Tauscheck, President/CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Mark Snell, Chair of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, Joseph Jones, Chief of Staff for Des Moines University and Ro Crosbie, President/CEO of Tero International. So many good things happening and we thought you should know about them.  To listen CLICK THIS LINK. Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Yep, we're still in Washington, D.C. as we take part in the Greater Des Moines Partnership event known as DMDC where over 200 business leaders traveled here to lobby for a host of items.  If you have not yet heard "Voices from the Flight" make sure you click through to hear what several of the attendees hope to accomplish during this event. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: Farm workers and Unions made the news; The U.S. economy is healthy but, there is a but; Is China making too much...stuff? Tesla and another round of layoffs but this is different; New Jobless Data is in and what that means; The Wall Street Report; And, after 60 years, saying goodbye to the Chevy Malibu. For the interview we selected several leaders who made the trip to Washington to share with us what they hoped to accomplish during the 55 years in the nation's capitol. If you would like to listen in, click this link. And, thanks for being here! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

We made history today as more than 200 business leaders, elected officials and non-profit individuals traveled to Washington, D.C. for the 45th Annual Greater Des Moines Partnership D.C. Trip. Here you'll meet several of my fellow travelers as we chatted it up abord a Southwest Charger Flight. We had one question for our guests, "What do you expect to accomplish while here." The answers were varied.  Thanks for being with us and we hope you'll listen. The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

This is National Teacher Appreciation Day and Week so we kick things off today with a shout-out to those of you who teach our children and help guide them toward a productive life. It really does matter and we are grateful.  This is the Business News Headlines for today the 7th day of May.  Thanks for being here. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: Teacher Appreciation Deals; TikToc is going to court; Good news about Social Security?  Maybe; And what would solve the issue...we think; The Boy Scouts of America is doing a name change; EV news out of Rivian; Disney dragged on the markets today and why; The Wall Street Report; Panera and "Charged Sips" made the news. Also a brief programming note as we head to Washington, D.C. for the next couple of days with the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Des Moines, and Central Iowa as a whole, is on the upswing. The Greater Des Moines Partnership President and CEO Tiffany Tauscheck stops by the Mission: Employable podcast to tell us all about the surprising ways Des Moines, IA, continues to grow, and what kind of industries continue to lead the way. Additionally, Tauscheck explains why the Greater Des Moines Partnership supports expanding work-based learning opportunities for students in central Iowa.

Renae Mauk, Vice President of Downtown Development at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, joins Small Business & Startup Stories DSM and talks about why a strong downtown is important to the region and how Downtown DSM relates to entrepreneurship.Find more about small business and entrepreneur resources at www.dsmpartnership.com/smallbusiness.

Emily McLain is the Small Business and Member Support Manager at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, an economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines. She has a passion for community and works to create small business programming and build up small business owners in Greater Des Moines. Emily earned dual degrees in Criminology and Communications Studies from the University of Iowa. When she's not working, Emily loves reading, cheering for the Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings and traveling with friends.  Listen to my feature on Emily's Podcast:Small Business and Start Up Stories DSM Podcast CONNECT WITH DSM PARTNERSHIP:www.dsmpartnership.com Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Katherine Harrington is a ballerina turned executive and is the President & CEO of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. Katherine started in this role on April 1, 2022. During her tenue at the Chamber, she has built an award-winning team that enjoys many accomplishments. Some of them include, in 2022 the WDM Chamber was honored with the ACCE Chamber of the Year USA as one of three finalists. Over the last three years, she created several groundbreaking new programs and committees including the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee who produces the international, award-winning Athene Black & Brown Business Summit & Pitch Competition, Diversity Week, and Diversity Fundraiser. She also helped to create the DEI Workplace Excellence Awards that has been nationally recognized by ACCE as an event other Chambers around the country should adopt, the Best of the West Awards, the award-winning Racoon River Rally, WDM Newsletter, WDM Edge events, Business Survival Toolkit Covid events, Talent Attraction Partnerships and more. With Katherine and her team's efforts, they have been able to give back more than $150,000 to a wide variety of non-profit organizations, entrepreneurs and Black & Brown Businesses in the State of Iowa and across the U.S. Katherine has an extensive background in public speaking, media sales, revenue stream creation, event development, innovation, and leadership with organizations including US Magazine in New York City, Crain's Chicago Business, San Diego Business Journal, DSM Magazine and the Des Moines Business Record. She also bootstrapped and ran her own glossy technology magazine, events, and digital news organization serving leaders in the booming tech and internet industries in San Diego called The T Sector with 23 employees. At the Des Moines Business Record, she was Director of Innovation, was the number one sales producer, and started the lucrative innovationIOWA Magazine, weekly e-newsletter, and yearly awards event. Katherine has a passion for helping others and is on the board for the West Des Moines Community Foundation, Racoon River Pedestrian Bridge Advisory Council, Cystic Fibroses, City of WDM DR. MLK Jr. Celebration Committee Member, American Heart Association Heart Ball Executive Leadership Committee, and is a Big Brothers Big Sisters ‘I am Enough' Champion. In 2023 she will co-lead the regional Greater Des Moines Partnership Inclusion Summit. Past board work includes WDM Historic Valley Junction Commission, President of the board for Ballet Des Moines, South Central Board Chair for the Iowa Governors' STEM Advisory Council, founding committee for the Blood Sweat & Beers Race, and more. Between 2022 – 2022, Katherine and the Chamber were honored with the WDM Chamber MLK Jr. Community Organization Leadership Award, The Greater Des Moines Partnership's Equity Innovation Award, was winner of the Great Outdoors Foundation Most Valuable Philanthropist Award, was awarded with the PRSA Iowa Chapter Iowa Advocate Award, was a Finalist of the Inspiring Women of Iowa Award, and was voted one of the Most Likable by Cityview Magazine. Katherine lives in beautiful West Des Moines with her husband Craig who is a science teacher at Valley High School. They have three successful children Allie, Kaitlyn, and Nick. She and her daughters have a side gig and podcast called “What the FAM” and can be found wherever you get your podcasts. Katherine can be reached at 515-689-4447 / katherine@wdmchamber.org Producer: Northgate Marketing, Inc.Connect w David:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com

Ever thought about starting your own business? Iowa is the perfect state for entrepreneurs to set up shop. Diana Wright, Start-up Community Builder at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, stops by the studio to talk about all the resources available to someone looking to start their own business in Iowa. From grant funding to investors, this episode has it all! 

Chris is on the microphone in this episode to help John work through his disappointment at not being invited on the Greater Des Moines Partnership's trip to Washington DC. Did any aspiring Presidential candidates speak to this group of central Iowa local officials? Chris and John move on to with a look at some of the early Republican Presidential television ads. If these ads are the candidate's opening arguments, how are they positioning themselves?

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is on a mission to continue the economic growth of Iowa's capital city. We're joined by the Greater Des Moines Partnership's President and CEO, Jay Beyers, who breaks down the stats that shows exactly how the city is growing. Find out how the partnership is working to attract talent from outside the state, and how they're working to help those businesses who are already here.  

The DSM USA Policy HQ podcast is a monthly conversation between experts on public policy topics impacting business and the relationship between government and the private sector.  In this installment of the DSM USA Policy HQ, Dustin Miller, Attorney at Nyemaster Goode, P.C., and Casey Nickel, Legislative Coordinator at Nyemaster Goode, P.C., recapped the 2022 Legislative Session. Both Miller and Nickel are also part of the Greater Des Moines Partnership's lobbying team and heavily involved in the day-to-day at the Iowa State Capitol. 

The Greater Des Moines Partnership recently made their annual trip to Washington DC where one of the main efforts was to lobby Democrats to keep the Iowa Caucuses first in the nation. ITR's Chris Hagenow and ITR Foundation's John Hendrickson discuss why Iowa is important and how that also underscores the importance of the Electoral College.   You can read John Hendrickson's recent piece on the Electoral College here:  The Fight to Preserve Iowa's Voice

During the latest Small Business & Startup Stories DSM podcast, Greg Bailey, Founder and CEO of Propel, a business strategic marketing organization, and Hailey Stomp, Founding Partner, Principal and Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), spoke with Greater Des Moines Partnership's Diana Wright about spending money to make money by staying competitive when it comes to marketing thought leadership. 

During the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Future Ready DSM podcast, guests share insights about the employment landscape for people entering the workforce, as well as those looking to advance or change their career paths with The Partnership's Senior Vice President of Talent Development Dr. Marvin DeJear.  The most recent episode of Future Ready DSM welcomed David Ottavianelli, Director of Workforce and Community Development at John Deere about the work-based initiatives at the company, including High School Registered Apprenticeships in Iowa. 

Here is Part Two of our discussion about keeping the Iowa caucus first in the nation. We open up this segment with Jay Byers the President/CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership offering up ten well thought out, and sometimes fun. reasons for the Democratic National Committee to #KeepIowaFirst. You'll also hear from Joseph Jones from The Harkin Institute, Scott Raecker from the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center and Scott Brennan from the Democratic National Committee. Thanks for coming by! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.     

There has been much said about the Iowa Caucuses and should they or should they not remain first in the nation come 2024. Here is a non-political conversation about why Iowa should remain first in the nation coming from four individuals deeply involved in the effort. You'll hear from Scott Brennan from the Democratic National Committee, Joseph Jones from The Harkin Institute, Scott Raecker from the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center and Jay Byers from the Greater Des Moines Partnership the fourth largest chamber in the nation.  We think you'll find this not only informative but also...fun.  Make sure you move forward for Part Two where Jay Byers offers up ten solid, and often funny, reasons to #KeepIowaFirst.  Thanks for coming by! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

He is a returning guest talking about a reoccurring topic. Meet Kevin Foley the Executive Director of the Des Moines International Airport. We're in Washington, D.C. on a mission with the Greater Des Moines Partnership pitching the idea of funding for this massive project that will be an economic development driver for not only the Central Iowa but also the entire region. Here you'll learn about where people come from to fly out of Central Iowa and the experience going or coming. Plus some hard numbers moving forward to get this project...done. And, during the conversation I promised a link to the amazing story of Cheng Lor and his vision of airport hospitality. Here is that link.  Thanks for coming by! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

How many times do we have to run a story about restaurants and…tips?  It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 12th of May and coming to you once again from Washington, D.C. as we take part in the 2022 Greater Des Moines Partnership trip to the capital. Here's what we've got for you today: Yet another restaurant story of wage theft; The population growth of the U.S. is...slow; The three states people are leaving and why; Carvana laid off workers and today.... He worked for a whole day and walks with $700k; Jerome Powell and the U.S. Senate; The Wall Street Report; Twitter is on a cost cutting run and why. Thanks for coming by! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.   

Greetings from Washington D.C. on this beautiful spring day. We're here with the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the fourth largest chamber group in the country as roughly 185 participants attempt to talk business with key legislators and staff.  Glad you're here with us.  In the news: Inflation ticks down but...enough? Rep. Rodney Davis says, "Build it here." Work from home brands are struggling; Looks like Kohls may survive, for now; Ever hear of DeliverThat?  You will today; A key abortion rights bill fails in the Senate; The Wall Street Report; Another layoff story. It's becoming a thing. Thanks for coming by! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.   

Dr. Shane is the owner and lead chiropractor at Thrive Family Chiropractic. He grew up in Carroll, IA graduating from Kuemper Catholic High School. From a very young age, he had the passion to help people and was fascinated by the potential of the human body. He furthered his education studying biology and pre-chiropractic at the University of Northern Iowa. In Cedar Falls, he met his wife, Kristin (Ploeger) Hoffman, who teaches at Cornell Elementary in the Saydel School District. Together, with their two dogs, they relocated to the Urbandale area to be closer to family and friends and currently live in Ankeny. Dr. Shane worked in a large family practice in Waterloo while in undergrad and at that point in time he discovered his passion for pediatrics and pregnancy. During the last part of his clinical experience at Palmer, Dr. Shane had the opportunity to intern at Higher Health Chiropractic, one of the largest pediatric clinics in the midwest and the biggest in the state of Michigan. Member of the Johnston & Urbandale Chambers, The Greater Des Moines Partnership, Urbandale GenYP, the Kiwanis club of Urbandale, a frequent volunteer within the community, and regularly presents educational lunch & learns to help educate the community about their health, healing, and why chiropractic works. In high school, Dr. Shane suffered from asthma and digestive issues that affected the sports he loved and his daily life. After being under consistent chiropractic care, Dr. Shane noticed not only were his aches and pains gone, but so were his respiratory and digestive issues.  It was then that Dr. Shane knew he wanted to help others find healing from the inside-out through principled chiropractic care. His passion is to help families find hope, get well, and make informed decisions about their health, and thrive in life through principled chiropractic corrective care.FOLLOW THRIVE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC:InstagramFacebookthrivefamilydsm.com Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

Welcome back to the business news headlines for Wednesday the 20th of April and yes, we'll have a 4/20 story for you. Also, make sure you click ahead for a conversation about issues that face so many parts of the country and what the Greater Des Moines Partnership is taking to Washington D.C. in May.  But, first the news: The company lost $50b in value today; The 4/20 report on cannabis; The Biden Administration and student debt; An update on oil stocks; Uber Eats and "reverse discrimination"; Unions and big tech companies is a story; The Wall Street Report; The most affordable city to buy a house...will surprise you. For the interview you'll meet Andrea Woodard the Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy for the 4th largest chamber organization in the nation, The Greater Des Moines Partnership. Over 170 Central Iowa leaders are headed to Washington, D.C. in May.  Why?  To address some of the same issues your city and state are facing.  To listen, just click here. Thanks for coming by! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.   

During the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Future Ready DSM podcast, guests share insights about the employment landscape for people entering the workforce, as well as those looking to advance or change their career paths with The Partnership's Senior Vice President of Talent Development Dr. Marvin DeJear.  The most recent episode of Future Ready DSM welcomed Dave Leto, president and employee owner of Palmer Group, to discuss employment trends in Greater Des Moines (DSM). Leto also talked about long-term impacts on the workforce here and salary comparisons with other regions in the country. 

Chambers of commerce are local resources that are often untapped. My guest today is Tiffany Menke. She has been the President of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce since 2004. As central Iowa's only five-star Chamber, the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is within the top one percent of chambers nationwide! Tiffany has served on the boards of and is a Past President/Past Chair of ICCE, CITR, and IMA. She currently represents Iowa on the MACE Board of Directors and serves on the Diversity and Inclusion Council through the Greater Des Moines Partnership as well as participates in a pilot program through the Evelyn K Davis center to mentor exoffenders. In 2017, Tiffany was honored as a Woman of Influence through the Des Moines Business Record. Other honors include 40 under 40, and Ovation award from the Iowa Women's Foundation. She grew up in Newton and went on to Grand View University in Des Moines where she earned a degree in Mass Communications, Journalism and a minor in Photography.THE URBANDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:uniquelyurbandale.comFacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedin CONNECT WITH TIFFANY:Linkedin Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedin FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.comSUBSCRIBE TO MIDNIGHT FOOD COMA

The DSM USA Policy Headquarters podcast is a monthly conversation between experts on public policy topics impacting business and the relationship between government and the private sector. In the final episode of 2021, the Greater Des Moines Partnership's public policy team, including Andrea Woodard, senior VP of government relations and public policy, and Ryan Moon, public policy manager and a public policy intern, welcomed Government Policy Council (GPC) leadership, including Matt Ahmann, GPC chair and assistant vice president of government relations at Principal, and Onnalee Kelley, GPC co-chair and director of government affairs at MidAmerican Energy Company, to discuss policy highlights from the year and what they're looking forward to discussing in 2022.  

During the latest Small Business & Startup Stories DSM podcast, Nadilia Gomez expanded on her journey to chief technology officer (CTO) with Iowa State University (ISU) after being hosted by the Greater Des Moines Partnership for a previous Startup Stories podcast. Gomez discussed leading the digital and precision agriculture platform. As CTO, Gomez works with organizations like the Plant Sciences Institute and BioConnect Iowa.  

During the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Future Ready DSM podcast, guests share insights about the employment landscape for people entering the workforce, as well as those looking to advance or change their career paths with The Partnership's Senior Vice President of Talent Development Dr. Marvin DeJear.  As region bank president for Wells Fargo Bank, tri-chair for the DSM USA 4 Equity Task Force and a 2021 Business Record Women of Influence honoree, Marta Codina emphasizes the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the last Future Ready podcast of 2021. 

During the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Future Ready DSM podcast, guests share insights about the employment landscape for people entering the workforce, as well as those looking to advance or change their career paths with The Partnership's Senior Vice President of Talent Development Dr. Marvin DeJear.  Mary Sellers, president of United Way of Central Iowa, joined the podcast to discuss United to Thrive, United Way of Central Iowa's strategic focus to foster an equitable, engaged and empowered community. Focus is placed on five areas, including: Economic Opportunity Education Success Early Childhood Success Essential Needs Health and Well-being 

The DSM USA Policy Headquarters podcast is a monthly conversation between experts on public policy topics impacting business and the relationship between government and the private sector. In this month's podcast, the Greater Des Moines Partnership's public policy team, made up of Andrea Woodard, senior VP of government relations and public policy, Ryan Moon, public policy manager and a public policy intern, discussed previous episode topics and asked for input on upcoming 2022 DSM USA Policy Headquarters podcast discussions. If you have feedback on past topics or an idea for a future topic and/or speakers, you can email Andrea Woodard at awoodard@DSMpartnership.com.  

During the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Future Ready DSM podcast, guests share insights about the employment landscape for people entering the workforce, as well as those looking to advance or change their career paths with The Partnership's Senior Vice President of Talent Development Dr. Marvin DeJear. Rob Denson, first native born Iowan president of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), joined the Future Ready DSM podcast to discuss changes in enrollment trends, education pathways and community partnerships with Greater Des Moines (DSM) and Iowa employers. 

During the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Future Ready DSM podcast, guests share insights about the employment landscape for people entering the workforce, as well as those looking to advance or change their career paths with The Partnership's Senior Vice President of Talent Development Dr. Marvin DeJear.  Current President of Iowa State University (ISU) Wendy Wintersteen joined the podcast to discuss how ISU is preparing students for the future world of work, opportunities for nontraditional students and how they are engaging with Iowa communities. Dr. Wintersteen is the 16th president of ISU and has been in her position since November 2017. 

During the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Future Ready DSM podcast, guests share insights about the employment landscape for people entering the workforce, as well as those looking to advance or change their career paths with The Partnership's Senior Vice President of Talent Development Dr. Marvin DeJear.  In this episode of Future Ready DSM, Jessica Dunker, president and CEO of the Iowa Restaurant Association, discussed employment needs and trends in the restaurant industry, including how the Iowa Restaurant Association serves more than 6,000 bars and restaurants across the state. 

During the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Future Ready DSM podcast, guests share insights about the employment landscape for people entering the workforce, as well as those looking to advance or change their career paths with The Partnership's Senior Vice President of Talent Development Dr. Marvin DeJear. In this episode of Future Ready DSM, Kathy Leggett, Future Ready Iowa policy advisor at Iowa Workforce Development discussed connecting Iowans to education and training that will lead to better jobs and careers, as well as growing youth engagement in the state through student work-based learning.

During the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Future Ready DSM podcast, guests share insights about the employment landscape for people entering the workforce, as well as those looking to advance or change their career paths with The Partnership's Senior Vice President of Talent Development Dr. Marvin DeJear. In this episode of Future Ready DSM, Mike Ralston, president of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI), shared his thoughts on industry needs in Iowa, what hiring looks like today, recovery from the pandemic and diversity in the workforce.

In the second episode of the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Future Ready DSM podcast, guests share insights about the employment landscape for individuals entering the workforce, as well as those looking to advance or change their career paths with The Partnership's Senior Vice President of Talent Development Marvin DeJear.  Special guest James Chung, president of Reach Advisors and co-founder of StratoDem Analytics, shared his insights on preparing for the future in Greater Des Moines (DSM). His introduction to the Des Moines region came about through data. Chung grew up in Wichita, Kansas and when the Wichita Community Foundation requested help analyzing the state of Wichita, including what was holding it back, the data showed DSM outperformed Wichita in almost every economic measure. This piqued Chung's interest, and he began talking to regional DSM leaders to find out there was not a data fluke. There was something special happening in Des Moines. 

During the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Future Ready DSM podcast, guests share insights about the employment landscape for individuals entering the workforce, as well as those looking to advance or change their career paths with The Partnership's Senior Vice President of Talent Development Dr. Marvin DeJear.  In the first episode, Beth Townsend, executive director of Iowa Workforce Development, shared her thoughts on employment market recovery within the Greater Des Moines (DSM) region and the state. She said we have lost more jobs than other states and have not recovered them quite as quickly, but the end of federal benefits should have a positive impact on the number of people looking for jobs, signing up for jobs and making connections with employers.  

Jay Byers, President & CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership shares how you can leverage your rankings to tell the story of your community. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode116 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. for your next Chamber publication: chamberchatpodcast.com/cmi Swypit for a great credit card processing affinity program: chamberchatpodcast.com/cc

Lynnae Marty Hentzen and Bob Riley Jr. are joined by Dr. Marvin DeJear, Senior Vice President of Talent Development for the Greater Des Moines Partnership, and Dr. John Woell, Senior Vice President and Academic Dean at Simpson College, to discuss Human Capital.

The DSM USA Policy HQ podcast is a monthly conversation between experts on public policy topics impacting business and the relationship between government and the private sector.The newest episode welcomes Matt Behrens, deputy chief information officer and chief technology officer for the State of Iowa Office of the CIO (OCIO), and Mike Colwell, recently retired executive director of entrepreneurial initiatives at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, to discuss broadband infrastructure. 

Welcome to the Business Record’s Innovation Update, a new feature where we check in on the work in central Iowa supporting the startup and small business environment. I’m Kate Hayden, technology, innovation & entrepreneurship reporter for the Business Record. This week I speak with Mike Colwell, executive director of entrepreneurial initiatives at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, about transitioning the Raising Capital Seminar Series to meet entrepreneurs where they are -- virtually. Hosted twice a year by the Partnership, LWBJ and BrownWinick Law, this fall’s session runs from Oct. 7-Oct. 28. Check in to hear Mike and I talk about fundraising during a pandemic, and what business mentors can do to support entrepreneurs during this time.

After serving nearly three decades on the Board of the Greater Des Moines Partnership or its predecessor organization, Suku Radia has had an inside look at the development of the organization and made many contributions to the growth of Greater Des Moines (DSM), as well as The Partnership's own evolution over the years. Recorded in mid-May, this is part two of a two-part series. In part one, Steve Chapman discusses The Partnership's origin. Support the show (https://www.dsmpartnership.com/about/investors)

Steve Chapman is a retired businessman and one of the original founders of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, founded 20 years ago. He has also been a member on The Partnership's Board and has served as a past Board Chair. Steve sits down with The Partnership's Chief Strategy Officer and OneVoice podcast host, Tiffany Tauscheck, to discuss the history of the region, the growth we are seeing in Greater Des Moines (DSM) and what we can learn as we move forward. This is part one of a two-part series. In part two, Suku Radia discusses The Partnership's role an impact through the years. Of note, Chapman's interview was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.Support the show (https://www.dsmpartnership.com/about/investors)

As a solutions architect in IT for the Palmer Group in Greater Des Moines (DSM), Matt Elmore uses the Agile Manifesto to streamline and create efficient work processes. Matt shares the principles of agility that can be applied during the COVID-19 pandemic in the latest episode for the Greater Des Moines Partnership's DSM Employment Ready podcast. 

Gene Meyer, President of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, talks about challenges he's faced, how he and his teams overcame those challenges, and the lessons he learned that can be applied to today's coronavirus pandemic.

Jay Byers, CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, talks about challenges he's faced, how he and his teams overcame those challenges, and the lessons he learned that can be applied to today's coronavirus pandemic

Kerty Levy, managing director of Techstars Iowa, speaks with the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Startup Stories host, Mike Colwell.

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Nadilia Gomez is the executive director of Iowa AgriTech Accelerator. A former research scientist for Corteva Agriscience, Nadilia has been involved in the industry for a long time. Her experience is an integral part of helping to prepare new startup businesses for a successful future. Nadalia sits down with the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Startup Stories host, Mike Colwell to discuss her journey to a female leadership role.

Erin Huiatt began blogging as a way to share her adventures as a young mom. Little did she know that her hobby would grow into an entrepreneurial success story times three. Erin discusses her unique path as a female business owner with one of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Startup Stories hosts, Christina Moffatt.

-Andrea Woodard with the Greater Des Moines Partnership talks legislative priorities -ABC News Political Director Rick Klein breaks down national polls of 2020 Democratic candidates -Isabella Murray and Craig Robinson discuss political issues impacting Iowans -Andrew Yang pitches himself to Iowa caucusgoers Follow "This Week in Iowa" on Twitter Follow Local 5's "Sabrina Ahmed" on Twitter

The Greater Des Moines Partnership's Chief Strategy Officer Tiffany Tauscheck sits down with Kevin Foley, Executive Director & General Manager of the Des Moines International Airport, Kayla Kovarna, communications, marketing and air service development manager at the airport and Tom Mahoney, Board Chair of ITA Group, to discuss the continued growth of the airport and the importance of building a new terminal.Support the show (https://www.dsmpartnership.com/about/investors)

Welcome to Episode 22 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, American Farm Bureau chief economist Dr. John Newton shares proof that agriculture's environmental footprint is shrinking, and representatives from Iowa Farm Bureau, the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, and the Greater Des Moines Partnership discuss the importance of the USMCA trade agreement on WHO Radio's The Big Show.

What happens when there's nothing wrong with your job, but your hobby brings you and everyone around you so much more joy? That is a tricky spot to be in. Could your hobby be more than a hobby? How do you find out? Join us for Episode #39 of The Uncommon Life Project as we explore sweet success with our guest Christina Moffatt, Cupcake Warrior. Christina faced challenges along the way, both large and small, as she built her business. She talks with us about how to not just shoot from the hip, but find the courage to jump in and take smart entrepreneurial risks. And when challenges come along, how to roll with those punches. After working for 10 years in corporate U.S.A., Christina Moffatt decided she was tired of seeing people who had no happiness in their day. Her mission became to find out what makes people happy. The answer, she discovered, is cupcakes and dessert. A baker since she could hold a measuring spoon, Christina combined her culinary skills with her management and marketing experience to create Crème Cupcake + Dessert, which expanded from a home-operated bakery to a commercial kitchen in less than a year. A graduate of Iowa State University and the University of Toledo CBA Program, Christina owns and operates Crème Cupcake + Dessert, and serves as the Director of Small Business Resources for the Greater Des Moines Partnership. She also devotes her time and talents to many local boards. Christina has won several awards for her business including DSM Top List for Best Bakery, Cityview's Best Dessert, Sweet Equality Best Dessert, runner up for the Iowa Mixology Competition and runner up on The Food Network's Cupcake Wars. Christina has also been featured in Pastry & Baking North America in the Regional Showcase and Baker in Focus. what you will learn in this episode: How to understand your numbers before quitting your day job for a new venture Why having your spouse on board is so crucial to entrepreneurial endeavors How to scale from a hobby to a thriving commercial enterprise How to manage start-up capital outlays Delegating so the business does not become your entire life The power of people believing in your concept and especially you What to do when life hands you something that's not in the business plan How to find good mentors and become a mentor to others

  On the newest DMPL Podcast, we're talking about the first ever DSM Book Festival! It takes place this Saturday, March 30, beginning at 10:00 AM at Capital Square in downtown Des Moines (400 Locust St.)   Colleen Murphy, the Events Director for the Greater Des Moines Partnership, takes us through everything that's happening. The festival includes the first AViD author of 2019, Susan Orlean. It also includes headlining authors Ted Genoways, Garth Stein, and Nnedi Okorafor. Murphy also discusses the great events and programs, including free family activities, music, drinks, and more. Des Moines Public Library Director Susan Woody is even co-hosting a program called "How to Build a Book Club and Bloody Mary from Scratch."   DSM Book Festival Website Full Schedule Kids Programs Adult Programs

“Where Are They Now”. Clint Dudley was originally interviewed in Episode 5   (https://remarkableresults.biz/e005/) in March 2015. Clint Dudley from Shade Tree Auto in Grimes, IA is a disciplined goal setter. This is a very important update, as Clint has just completed building a brand new 13,000 SqFt service center. Clint has won many national recognitions.  He recently received the bronze Stevie Award in the Company of the Year – Retail category from International Business Awards. (See shop profile below for a list of honors bestowed on Shade Tree Auto) He has been recognized by the US Chamber of Commerce; as the only small business in Iowa to receive the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award for 2015. It was great to catch up with Clint and find out what is happening with him since our last interview 41 months ago. Talking Points: Clint believes in taking care of customers better than they expect; especially in an automotive repair shop. Regarding hiring: he had to improve his interview template to find the ‘right’ people. He looks for team members that have strong values so their integration into his culture is easier. Clint offers 4 Yr, 40,000 Mile warranty. Moved from a rental into his own building. He built it from the ground up. A 13,000 Sq Ft facility Asked his team for their input so it could be as efficient as possible. Heated floors. Air-conditioned. Two bays per tech. Tablet and laptop for each tech. Phones for each tech that keeps them hands-free to communicate. He feels his facility will help with training young technicians who want to enter the industry. His technicians are making close to six figures. To make money in a shop you have to have patience. Respect that your customer has their own life. If they don’t reply back to you immediately, there may be a good reason. When he got the right people on ‘the bus’ he started to run his business differently. Clint is getting his new ideas by observing and listening. They do not have to be from this industry to adopt new ideas. Great Habits: Get in early and get things done. Spend time with your children. Take time to relax. Do something non-work-related. He writes a daily journal. We will have issues with telematics, data and security in the future. We can have access to the same information that our customers will. He doubled his tire sales in the last year. His new location made him more convenient to his customer base. He is always updating his procedures. He took his entire team to Vision in 2017. Shade Tree Auto Website (http://www.shadetreeauto.biz/) Shop Profile Number of locations: 1 Years in industry: 16 Number of technicians: 4 Number of service advisers: 2 Number of lifts: 10 Number of bays: 11 Days open: Mon – Fri Annual estimated volume: $1.7MM Percent Repair vs Maintenance vs Other: 70% – 30% Technician training hours per year: 40 Service adviser training hours per year: 40 Specialty: 4 Year – 40,000 mile warranty on parts and labor Association memberships: ASA, AAA ASE Certifications: ASE Master Technician, L1, M1, X1, Service Advisor Industry accreditations: AAR SMS: Mitchell Paperless: Yes DVI: Bolt On Primary supplier: NAPA Supplier marketing program: NAPA Car Care Performing hybrid repairs: Yes Business Coach: ATI Succession plan: Yes Misson Statement: Helping our customers make informed decisions regarding the safety and longevity of their vehicles Entrepreneur hack: Listen to people that have gone before you. Philanthropy: Grimes Chamber of Commerce, Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, Grimes Kiwanis, Grimes Volunteer Support Services, Cub Scout, Community...

Tiffany Tauscheck of the Greater Des Moines Partnership previews this weekend's World Food and Music Festival