iBi - September 2016 | PeoriaMagazines.com

Experience Local

by Amanda Seaboch and Jonathan Wright

What started with a single restaurant in 1956 has grown into a many-layered shopping-and-dining experience.

Jan Wright, Publisher, iBi

Buy local, shop where you live, keep your dollars circulating in the region…

Sparing the Landfill

by Liz Scoville

Having brought a personal touch to area recycling since 1990, Midwest Fiber shows no sign of slowing down.

Salvaging Peoria's Past

by Maegan Gilliland Wright

Two area companies are preserving the past at an affordable cost—and rescuing local architectural history in the process.

A Catalyst for Peoria’s Innovation Ecosystem

by Henry Vicary

Caterpillar Inc.

Our region needs a destination hub where today’s workforce can prototype new ideas and share knowledge with the next generation.

State Economic Development Gets a Major Boost

by Jim Schultz

Intersect Illinois

A new economic development organization seeks to drive business growth in Illinois.

The Region’s First-Of-Its-Kind Business Accelerator

by Chad Stamper and Ross Miller

Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University

The foundation of Brave Launch is evidence-based entrepreneurship, agile development and real-world insight.

50 Years Avanti!

by Liz Scoville

After a half century in business, this Swiss immigrant has never lost his entrepreneurial spirit.

A Fresh Start for Pekin’s Sweetest Landmark

by Heather Swick

Maurie’s Fine Candies keeps pace with the times while standing firm on tradition.

The One-Stop Home Shop

by Maegan Gilliland Wright

At Studio 29, six local businesses have come together to help you design or update your home.

How To Survive Generational Transition In A Family Business

by Henry Hutcheson

Family Business USA

If you’re part of a family business, there’s good news and bad news.

Vision for Life

by Heather Swick

Bard Optical observes a milestone anniversary with a yearlong program and a sustained focus on community.

Region

One Year: A Look Back
Congressman Darin LaHood, 18th District of Illinois
Shopping Local Supports Local Services
Mary Ardapple, Peoria County Board
Social-Emotional Support for Academic Success
Michael Stephan - Heart of Illinois United Way
Small Business and the Downtown
by Michael J. Freilinger Downtown Development Corporation of Peoria
A Partnership with a Big Impact
by Sarah Oakford Peoria Public Schools
Advocating for Stronger Communities
by Dallas Hancock Peoria Area Association of Realtors

Finance

How Much Is Your Business Worth?
by Jonathan Williams Commerce Bank
The Five Rings of Retirement Planning
Daryl Dagit - Savant Capital Management
Robo-Advisors Vs. Humans
The Outer Limits Of Automated Financial Advice
by Rick Rivera Safeguard Investment Advisory Group

Workplace

Electronic Records, Drug Testing and Increased Penalties
by Michael R. Lied Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC
How Small Businesses Can Tackle the New Overtime Regulations
by Kimberly Orsolits and Matt Smutz CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Healthcare

An Innovative Medical Practice Comes to Central Illinois
by Dr. Keith E. Knepp UnityPoint Health – Peoria
New Investment Ventures
Dr. Mike Cruz - OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
A Self-Funded Health Plan
by Tony Schierbeck UnityPoint Health – Peoria

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Business Decisions on the Farm
Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau

One-Up

Seeking a Champion

Best Buddies Illinois has opened up nominations for its 2016 Champion of the Year fundraising event.

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iBi - September 2016