The Peoria Woman - July 2003

Lisa Holmes is general manager of Wildlife Prairie State Park, where she’s spent the last 15 years of her career. "Wildlife Prairie State Park is a jewel of the nation," she says. "I’m very proud and lucky to be a part of such a unique environment. We’re people who care about people."

Features

Lead Story

Entertaining Made Easy With Caterers
By Tori Phelps
"Busy” doesn’t even begin to describe the schedules of most women today, and timesaving services and devices have become mandatory. But there’s still one service many women shy away from: hiring a caterer.

Peoria Profile

Jean Rose: OSF Stroke Network/Illinois Neurological Institute
By Tori Phelps
There are approximately 1,500 certified neuroscience registered nurses (CNRN) in the country, and within that pool, Jean Rose of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center recently was named CNRN of the Year, a national award presented for the first time in April.
Columns
Dr. Tony Fry, Peoria Chiropractical Center
Leslie Halcomb, Shear Country Salon
Mary Sandy, Wellington's Kitchen Galleries
Jeanne Buysee, American Family Insurance
Extras

From the Editor

Women Entrepreneurs: Not an Easy Path
“Women entrepreneurs are leading a quiet revolution in today’s business world. More of you are starting businesses than ever before, your businesses are growing faster and, most importantly, you are leaders in creating jobs,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao at the Center for Women’s Business Research 9th Annual Executive Roundtable.