As co-owner of Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc., Pat Hagenbuch is continually working with creative ideas and new industry products. Getting past the initial customer reluctance to change in the business she shares with her husband, Leo Hagenbuch, can be a challenge. But the mother of two carried over the knowledge many youngsters learn early on that “wisdom is not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but in the sandbox at nursery school” and that has made all the difference for the success of the company. For over 35 years, the Peoria-based manufacturer has been a leader in creating specialized products for the mining industry. Hagenbuch also serves on the YWCA Board of Directors and the Executive and Strategies Planning Committee. In the future, she would like to work with a children’s mentoring program to pass on her life lessons and even aspires to take the stage with Barbra Streisand.
Only months after being re-elected to another four-year term, Governor Rod Blagojevich unveiled a proposal for the largest tax increase in the history of Illinois.
Tri-County International Association of Administrative Professionals
As technology advances, the administrative professional’s role continues to grow. These positions have evolved and so should the job titles to be recognized as professionals.
Seattle resident and librarian Nancy Pearl, the originator of the “One City/One Book” concept, was in Peoria in early March to promote the Peoria Reads! effort.
Bugs digs up a difficult topic for some women this month, breast cancer. Tackling the ‘big C’ for Bugs five years ago became her own personal journey. In this article, you can take that journey with her.
Due to the huge success of golf, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has proactive advice specifically on how to prepare your body for many years of pain-free play.
