1. Home
  2. iBi

InterBusiness Issues - April 2002

An Interview with Dan Daly

Dan Daly has served as the president and chief executive officer at First Capital Bank since its inception in 1996. He has been a senior executive in area financial institutions and public accounting for more than 20 years. He discusses the creation of First Capital, electronic banking services, and more.
Features

Business Profile

Dollar Rent A Car
"I saw a vision for the company that consisted of servicing diverse markets like body shops, insurance companies, corporations, and retail businesses. Early on, I wanted to take steps to grow the business, and did this by building the original location at S&K Chevrolet and then expanding to both the Peoria Airport and downtown Peoria," says General Manager Bill Pearson.

From the Editor

Progress in Peoria
"Once we get ‘em here, it’s usually an easy sell." "People are always surprised at how much bigger and more cosmopolitan Peoria is than they thought it was." "They’ve heard of Peoria ... but too often it’s for the wrong reasons."
Also in this issue...

Guest Editorial

Fast Growth in a Slow Economy
What do you do when times are tough? It’s a question many companies are wrestling with right now. The common, knee-jerk reaction is to reduce spending, slash costs, and maybe even to lay off employees. After all, a corporation has to make a profit if it wants to stay afloat. And in an economy like this one, cutting costs is the only way you’re going to survive. Right? Wrong.
Columns
Ag Issues
Tour Provides Leaders Insight
Patrick Kirchhofer, Peoria County Farm Bureau
Chamber Issues
PAC Formed to Serve Businesses
Sandra Birdsall, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
Community Issues
Reexamine Growth Cell Strategies
W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center
Education Issues
ICC Prepares for New Opportunities
Dr. John Erwin, Illinois Central College
Ethical Issues
What Real Leaders Are Made Of
Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group
Financial Issues
What’s Your Business Worth Today
Scott Elger, Morgan Stanley
HR Issues
Are Your Reward Programs Effective?
John Gibson, Employers' Association
Manufacturing Issues
Solutions for Tomorrow Today
Laurence Hornibrook, IMEC
Marketing & Managing Tips
Companies on a Mission to Succeed
Jane Converse, Converse Marketing
Public Issues
Federal Dollars Making a Difference
Congressman Ray LaHood, 18th Congressional District
Staffing Issues
Changing Face of Today’s Workforce
David Smith, Manpower Professional