The Peoria Woman - April 2003

Karen Webster is the chief operations officer at CEFCU, the area’s largest, locally-owned financial institution. She talks about the development of the company since she has been there, the impact of community, and much more.

Features

Lead Story

Problem Solving at Root of Neighborhood House
What started out as a haven for immigrants more than 100 years ago has evolved into an invaluable community agency Peoria area residents know as Neighborhood House. What’s remained the same throughout the past century is Neighborhood House’s commitment to providing sanctuary for those who need it most.

Peoria Profile

Connie Foote, Lady Wellness
by Tori Phelps
According to Lady Wellness Operations Manager Connie Foote, the company’s premise is summed up quite nicely in its name: complete wellness for all women.
Columns
Tori Phelps, The Peoria Woman Editor
Dr. Tony Fry, Peoria Chiropractical Center
Sherri Swanson, Underwood’s Furniture Galleries
Ryan Stevenson, Shear Country Salon
Mary Sandy, Wellington's Kitchen Galleries
Extras

From the Editor

Blooming Where We’re Planted
Adults bloom where we are planted, as the saying goes, with our roots—our security—being our heritage, our family, our homes, our careers, and our friends. It’s not surprising, then, that our “roots” can be shaken by events beyond our control.