Iowa Economy, The Business Outlook Podcast

The Iowa Economy Podcast unpacks the trends, data and decisions shaping Iowa’s business landscape, providing the economic insights leaders need to help their businesses stay ahead of Iowa’s economic curve. Hosted by Chris Conetzkey, president and group publisher of BPC, each episode delivers insight into the state’s key industries, policy shifts and economic data — helping leaders understand what’s happening now and what’s next for Iowa’s economy.

Iowa Economy, The Business Outlook Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Iowa Economy, The Business Outlook Podcast, a business show with 13 episodes published.

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  E12 | The M&A ‘window is open’ in Iowa | Iowa Economy

  Aug 11, 202654 min

  Iowa’s mergers and acquisitions market is showing signs of building momentum, with more capital available and an aging generation of business owners, creating opportunities for buyers and sellers. A panel of M&A experts discuss what’s driving activity, which industries are attracting the most interest, what is influencing valuations and why preparation can make all the difference when it’s time to transition or sell a business. On this episode: • How a generation of aging business owners creates both dealflow opportunities and pressures on businesses. • Which industries are driving M&A activity, which are lagging and what those indicators mean. • A look into the strategy and focus of local M&A firms. Guests: • Kyle Hoekstra, partner, RSM • Steve Jacobs, president, BCC Advisers • Erin Mickels, principal, CLA • Scott Sissel, partner, Sissel Law • Mike Taylor, partner, Midwest Growth Partners

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  Iowa Economy: Around the dinner table - A conversation on Iowa’s restaurant economics

  Jul 7, 20261h 15m

  The challenging landscape facing Iowa's restaurant industry is shaped by rising costs, changing consumer habits and razor-thin profit margins. In this episode of the Iowa Economy Podcast, restaurant owners, industry experts, economists and commercial real estate leaders share with host Chris Conetzkey what's driving restaurant openings and closures, how operators are adapting and why restaurants remain an essential part of Iowa's economy and communities. In this episode: • How inflation, labor costs, real estate expenses and changing consumer expectations are reshaping the restaurant business. • Why independent, full-service restaurants face different challenges than quick-service and fine dining establishments. • Trends shaping the future of dining, from takeout and experiential dining to menu innovation, value and evolving consumer preferences. Guests: • Chris Diebel, founding partner of Bubba and local public affairs consultant • Jessica Dunker, president and CEO of Iowa Restaurant Association • Wini Moranville, longtime Des Moines food and restaurant writer, and author of Dining Well in Des Moines newsletter on Substack • Chad Moutray, chief economist and senior vice president of industry, research and knowledge, National Restaurant Association • Bill Wright, senior vice president, CBRE

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  Iowa Economy: Pulling back the curtain - The lesser-seen impacts of health on Iowa’s economy

  May 5, 20261 hourS0

  <p>Not all economic issues are fast-moving, market-shifting events — some, like health care, can take years or longer for implications to materialize but then deliver a broader impact. On this episode of the Iowa Economy Podcast, public health economists and leaders join host Chris Conetzkey to share one issue or trend related to health that is affecting the state’s economy followed by discussion of contributing factors, downstream effects and what data is, or is not, available to better understand the economic implications of health on our business community.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode:</p> <p>• The unquan...

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  Iowa Economy: The broad reach of fuel volatility

  Apr 7, 202651 minS0

  <p>Fuel price fluctuations stemming from the war in Iran are shaping near-term business strategy and consumer decision-making, according to industry leaders in trucking and convenience retail. This episode of the Iowa Economy Podcast, hosted by BPC President Chris Conetzkey explores how energy markets influence freight demand, purchasing behavior and broader economic expectations.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <p>Cost pressures facing trucking firms and downstream industriesWhere there are signs of recovery after a multi-year freight recession</p> <p>The relationship between oil prices and consumer mood</p> <p>Long-term implications for logistics efficiency, pricing and customer expectations</p> <...

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  Iowa Economy: Iran, oil, the Fed and interest rates - What global tensions might mean for Iowa’s economy

  Mar 10, 202642 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Iowa Economy Podcast, economist Bryce Kanago and Directors Council Executive Director Jerrica Marshall join host Chris Conetzkey to explore how the conflict involving Iran, shifting consumer behavior and workforce changes could influence inflation, interest rates and business activity. Marshall also shares insights from regional economic data and her experience as an adviser to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <p>How geopolitical conflict could disrupt energy markets and economic stability</p> <p>The policy dilemma facing the Federal Reserve as inflation and slower growth collide</p> <p>Growing...

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