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
- 1639
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
IBR Extra -- Second Quarter Outlook (Mike Ralston) -- March 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 second quarter of …
IBR Extra -- Iowa Rural Summit (Bill Menner) -- March 2020
The Iowa Rural Development Council hosts the Iowa Rural Summit; the fourth event was scheduled to be held in late April, but has now been moved to mid-August as a result of the global pandemic. IRDC …
IBR Extra -- Business Filings (Paul Pate) -- February 2020
The Iowa Secretary of State's office is responsible for business recordings and filings. Increasingly, those have been available electronically. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate spoke with Jeff Stei…
IBR Extra -- Iowa SBA COVID-19 Reaction (Jayne Armstrong) -- March 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration is ready to assist Iowans affected by COVID-19, now that the state has been qualified by SBA for disaster assistance. Iowa SBA district director Jayne Armstrong…
Iowa Business Report 20-11 (March 13-15, 2020)
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
The fourth Iowa Rural Summit will be held in Cedar Rapids later this spring. Bill Menner of the Iowa Rural Development Council discusses the impact of the …
Iowa Business Report 20-10 (March 6-8, 2020)
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Learn about the Waterloo Career Center and why the unique school/business partnership has not only better prepared students for the workforce, but dramatic…
Iowa Business Report 20-09 (February 28-March 1, 2020)
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Gov. Kim Reynolds explains why "Future Ready Iowa" was one of her key priorities, and how the program has grown in a short time.
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst tells …
Iowa Business Report 20-08 (February 21-23, 2020)
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Adjusting Iowa's tax structure is a major topic before the Iowa legislature. A variety of options are possible, as Walt Rogers of the Tax Education Foundat…
Iowa Business Report 20-07 (February 14-16, 2020)
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Learning doesn't stop when one gets a diploma. Hear about three educational programs sponsored by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation …
IBR Extra -- Cultivating Iowa's Talent Continuum (Jessi McQuerrey) -- February 2020
For more than 35 years, the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation has been dedicated to developing Iowa's workforce and leaders through statewide educational programs--Business H…
IBR Extra -- Women Lead Change (Tiffany O'Donnell) -- February 2020
Women Lead Change is an organization dedicated to the development, advancement and promotion of women, their organizations, and to impacting the economy and future workforce. WLC is the premier leade…
Iowa Business Report 20-06 (February 07-09, 2020)
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Businesses do better when there are multiple voices around the table. Hear about one organization designed to enhance the role of women leaders in the work…
Iowa Business Report 20-05 (January 31-February 02, 2020)
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
We'll hear about efforts by the Iowa Secretary of State's office to streamline filing requirements for businesses operating in the state.
The economic impac…
Iowa Business Report 20-04 (January 24-26, 2020)
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
We'll hear about the first quarter 2020 survey of Iowa Association of Business and Industry members concerning the economic outlook regarding sales and sta…
IBR Extra -- First Quarter Outlook (Mike Ralston) -- January 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 first quarter of 2…
Iowa Business Report 20-03 (January 17-19, 2020)
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
National financial journalist Jordan Goodman tells us what to expect in business and the economy in 2020.
We'll hear from state lawmakers about how they spe…
Iowa Business Report 20-02 (January 10-12, 2020)
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
The Iowa Legislature returns to work this week; we discuss the upcoming session and the legislative process with two public policy professionals.
A new Wate…
IBR Extra -- Legislative Issues (Nicole Crain & JD Davis) -- January 2020
The role of public policy professionals during a state legislative session is discussed in this podcast from the Iowa Business Report radio program. Jeff Stein talks with two members of the Iowa Asso…
Iowa Business Report 20-01 (January 3-5, 2020)
On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss explains how Iowa's economy is different from that of neighboring states.
The United States/Canada/Mexico Agreemen…