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InterBusiness Issues - March 2002

An Interview with Keith Arnold

Keith Arnold is president and CEO of the Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. He talks about the strengths of Peoria, new developments, the continuous improvement of the city, and much more.
Features

Business Profile

MidAmerica National Bank
MidAmerica National Bank (formerly named National Bank of Canton) is a commercial bank that was established on November 22, 1933 in Canton. The bank now has offices in Peoria, Canton, Macomb, Moline, Lewistown, and Cuba. MidAmerica National Bank is a locally-owned community bank with approximately 450 shareholders that live throughout the communities in which the bank maintains its offices.

From the Editor

Time to Step Up
At a presentation to a group of business leaders last month, Illinois Chamber of Commerce President Doug Whitley delivered a stern message: "If you want to make doing business in Illinois easier, you’ve got to be noticed in Springfield and Washington, D.C." It’s a message we’ve all heard before, but Whitley’s candid appraisal of the lack of business involvement in the Illinois legislative process was an eye opener.
Columns
Ag Issues
Sacrificing Farmland for Roads
Patrick Kirchhofer, Peoria County Farm Bureau
Central Illinois EDC Impact
Community Support Needed for Project
Joe Henderson, The Heartland Partnership
Chamber Issues
Chamber Ready for Annual Events
Sandra Birdsall, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
Community Issues
Peoria’s Transportation Strategies
W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center
Education Issues
Setting the Stage for Future Success
Dr. John Erwin, Illinois Central College
Ethical Issues
Dealing with Conflicts of Interest
Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group
Financial Issues
IRA Rollovers Help Manage Change
Scott Elger, Morgan Stanley
Health Care Issues
Will 2002 Be the Year of Generics?
Tim Freitag, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
HR Issues
Who Are Your Stakeholders?
John Gibson, Employers' Association
Manufacturing Issues
Add New Techniques to Routine
Laurence Hornibrook, IMEC
Marketing & Managing Tips
Numbers Not Always True Reflection
Jane Converse, Converse Marketing
Public Issues
Balanced Budget Should be a Priority
Congressman Ray LaHood, 18th Congressional District
Staffing Issues
IT Industry Needs More Recruits
David Smith, Manpower Professional