Now in its sixth 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.
Iowa 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 f…
Iowa 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
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
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 …
On 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 sta…
Iowa 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
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
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
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
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.
On 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 wo…
Iowa 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 infrast…
Iowa 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
Sep. 14, 2022
Inez Stepman, senior policy analyst with the Independent Women's Forum, says the proposed student loan forgiveness program will lead to h…
Iowa 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 p…
Iowa 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.
On 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 o…
Iowa 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 ec…
Iowa 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
Sep. 07, 2022
U.S. Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves on proposed creation of jobs tied to the $50 billion CHIPS Act of 2022.