InterBusiness Issues - December 2001

An Interview with Patrick Urich

Peoria County Administrator Patrick Urich is responsible for the day-to-day activities of Peoria County, including overseeing the $88 million budget, 30 departments, and approximately 950 full- and part-time employees. He discusses his first year, the financial status of the county, future plans, and more.
Features

Business Profile

Lee Graves started ELM to implement a new business model with regard to managing environmental liabilities. What sets ELM apart in its industry is the company works to bring closure to the client’s site from EPA in the quickest and least expensive manner.
Columns
Patrick Kirchhofer, Peoria County Farm Bureau
Sandra Birdsall, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
Dr. John Erwin, Illinois Central College
Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group
Daniel Baker, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
John Gibson, Employers' Association
Congressman Ray LaHood, 18th Congressional District
David Smith, Manpower Professional
Keith Arnold, Peoria Area Conventions and Visitor's Bureau