Iowa Business Report
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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 6 minutes
- Episodes
- 1645
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
IBR Extra – Winneshiek Energy District (Andy Johnson) -- October 2020
The Winneshiek Energy District has compiled an impressive record of development, focused on energy transition, in its first decade of operation. Andy Johnson, founder and director of the Winneshiek E…
IBR Extra -- Iowa Workforce Development COVID Response (Ryan West) -- October 2020
Iowa Workforce Development has provided information and assistance to a variety of Iowa businesses as they rebuild in the wake of the global pandemic. Ryan West, deputy director of IWD, talked with J…
IBR Business Profile -- Midland Company (Jackson Kimle)
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 Jackso…
Iowa Business Report 20-47 (November 20-22, 2020)
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Iowa manufacturers have undergone a multi-stage process this year...adapting to and recovering from the pandemic. Mike Ralston of the Iowa Association of B…
Iowa Business Report 20-46 (November 13-15, 2020)
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss shares insight on what can we expect economically in the next four years, depending on who is in the White Ho…
Iowa Business Report 20-45 (November 06-08, 2020)
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
The U.S. Secretary of Education tells us what she learned when she visited some of Iowa's unique apprenticeship and training programs.
Record high economic …
Iowa Business Report 20-44 (October 30-November 01, 2020)
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Over the past decade, the Winneshiek Energy District has helped create hundreds of local jobs and attract millions of investment dollars, all while saving …
Iowa Business Report 20-43 (October 23-25, 2020)
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
The pandemic devastated the global economy, but new government funding and programs are helping with retraining and job placement. Ryan West, deputy direct…
IBR Extra -- Leadership Development (Jennifer Mackin) -- October 2020
The way we educate and train leaders in a business is actually done quite poorly, with outmoded ideas and delays in actually providing education at all. Jennifer Mackin is author of "Leaders Deserve …
IBR Extra -- Small Business Recovery (Andi Gray) -- October 2020
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on small business in this country has been nothing short of devastating...and recovery of that segment is vital to American economic resurgence. Andi Gray is pr…
IBR Extra -- Economic Outlook (Joe Murphy) -- October 2020
The third quarter survey of Iowa Business Council members shows a significant increase in positive economic sentiment for the next six months. IBC executive director Joe Murphy talked with Jeff Stein…
IBR Business Profile -- Sylvan Learning of Iowa (April Samp)
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 April …
IBR Business Profile -- SERVPRO of Black Hawk County (Scott DeMuth)
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 Scott …
IBR Business Profile -- Culture House Books (Mike Chapman)
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 Mike C…
IBR Extra -- Partnership for a Healthy Iowa (Peter Komendowski) -- September 2020
Building a strong workforce starts with a foundation of healthy workers. Peter Komendowski is president of the Partnership for a Heathy Iowa, which was founded with the support of a broad base of Iow…
IBR Extra -- Fourth Quarter Outlook (Mike Ralston) -- September 2020
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry surveys its members each quarter about anticipated sales, hiring levels, and issues facing business. The results of the survey for the fourth quarter of …
IBR Extra -- Culture Code Champions (Bill Higgs) -- September 2020
Failure to communicate clearly can cost businesses time and money. This breakdown between entities within a workplace can be prevented with proactivity, according to Bill Higgs, author of "Culture Co…
Iowa Business Report 20-42 (October 16-18, 2020)
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Leadership training and development is not done well, which can limit the potential for businesses.
U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley is not optimistic about the …
Iowa Business Report 20-41 (October 09-11, 2020)
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
The latest quarterly survey of Iowa Business Council members shows optimism for the next three to six months.
Despite the pandemic, the Waterloo Career Cent…
Iowa Business Report 20-40 (October 02-04, 2020)
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
The impact of small business on the nation's economy cannot be overstated, according to consultant Andi Gray of Strategy Leaders.
A survey says Iowa ranks a…