InterBusiness Issues - May 2006 | PeoriaMagazines.com

Paul Kramer & Sister Judith Ann Duvall

In introducing the much-anticipated Milestone Project, the two leaders talk with InterBusiness Issues about why Peoria's largest construction project will benefit not only Children's Hospital, but everyone in central Illinois.

Features

Business Profile

Michael Graham: MSTC, John Graham & Associates

In the world of financial planning, Graham believes a client-centered approach will win in the end.

Government Profile

Councilman Chuck Grayeb

Grayeb talks with InterBusiness Issues about his tenure as a Peoria City Council member.

Guest Editorial

Move Your Business and Home to Downstate

Craig Hullinger, Economic Development Department of the City of Peoria

Long gone is the requirement for manufacturers, agencies, sales forces, and consulting companies to be located in a large metropolitan area.

IBI List

Attorneys

The latest IBI List offers a lineup of lawyers.

Publisher's Note

Milestone Project Benefits Everyone

Jan Wright, Publisher

A study shows this modernization effort will infuse tens of millions of dollars into the Peoria economy and create an estimated 1,000 new jobs throughout the area.

Also in this issue...

Disaster Recovery From a Telecom Perspective

Julie Drake

Jewel Technology Services

One of the worst mistakes any company can make is taking the attitude of “this could never happen to us.”

Management Lessons From Cowboys

Roland Millington

AdCo Advertising Agency, Inc.

Sometimes you have to go off the beaten path to find the good idea that shakes up business.

Trade Measures Open Doors for Manufacturers

Derek Floyd

RSM McGladrey

CAFTA opens rapidly developing markets, and the U.S. Trade Rights Enforcement Act helps ensure fast-growing China abides by its previous trade agreements

What's in a Name: Schools, Lawyers, & Indian Chiefs

Scott Paulsen

Kavanagh, Scully, Sudow, White & Frederick, P.C.

What’s wrong with the name “Braves”? Some people say there’s nothing wrong with the name. However, the NCAA believes otherwise.

Columns

Agricultural Issues

The WTO and the Ag Industry

Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau

Chiropractic Issues

Digital Motion X-Ray/Video Fluoroscopy

Dr. Robert Zinser, Zinser Chiropractic Clinics

City Issues

Celebrating Peoria's Original Sister City

Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria

Community Issues

Renaissance Park: Building in the District

W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center

Consulting Issues

India: The Fastest Growng Free Market Democracy

Aditya Nath, CGN & Associates

Ethical Issues

Ethics and Information

Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group

Health Care Issues

How Do Local Hospitals Compare?

Dr. R. Michael Gulley, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Heartland Issues

Great Workplaces, Great Region

Jim McConoughey, Heartland Partnership

HR Issues

Employee Retention: How Do You Rate?

Mary Pille, Employers' Association

Insurance Issues

Summer Safety Tips

JR Runkel, Fortner Insurance Agency, Inc.

Investment Issues

QTIP Trusts Protect Inheritances

Scott Elger, Morgan Stanley

Manufacturing Issues

Business Strategy and Continuous Improvement

Mike Waight, IMEC

Occupational Health Issues

Keep Older Workers Healthy

Michael Davis - IWIRC Corp.

PACVB Issues

What Does It Take to Compete as a Destination?

Steve Powell, Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Public Issues

Medicare Prescription Drug Program Showing Success

Congressman Ray LaHood - U.S. Congress

Social Issues

Self-Sufficiency For All

Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way

Staffing Issues

Finding Employment When You're Retired

David Smith, Manpower Professional

Workforce Issues

Making Tough Choices for Our Future

Bashir Ali, Central Illinois Workforce Development

Search

InterBusiness Issues - May 2006