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InterBusiness Issues - May 2003

An Interview with Jim Sullivan

Jim Sullivan, executive director of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois, talks about the history of the Foundation, the benefits of non-profit donations, and more.

Features

Business Profile

Textus / Hunter’s View
Hunting is big business. And for one Peoria business owner, equipping hunters has been very big business. Peoria native David Smith, owner and CEO of Textus/Hunter’s View, started on the road to developing his internationally successful company while working in California.
Columns
Ag Issues
New State Budget Supports Importance of Agriculture
Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
Airport Issues
Airport Gift Shop Showcases Peoria
Solomon Balraj, Peoria Greater Regional Airport
Central Illinois EDC Impact
Looking Forward at the EDC
Joe Henderson, The Heartland Partnership
Chamber Issues
Community Involvement Brings Best of Times
Sandra Birdsall, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
City Issues
City Boards and Commissions Offer Opportunity for Public Service
David P. Ransburg, Mayor of Peoria
Community Issues
Community Center: From Vision to Reality
W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center
Education Issues
Homeland Security and the Community College
Dr. John Erwin, Illinois Central College
Ethical Issues
An Ethical Dilemma: What’s Our Duty?
Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group
Financial Issues
Life Expectancies May Require Additional Retirement Planning
Scott Elger, Morgan Stanley
Finding Fitness
Exercise Safety: A Force to Reckon With
Michael Hintz, Absolute Fitness
Health Care Issues
No Nursing Shortage at OSF
Susan Ehlers, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
HR Issues
Employee Bill of Rights Concept
John Gibson, Employers' Association
Insurance Issues
The Insurance Industry
JR Runkel, Fortner Insurance Agency, Inc.
Marketing & Managing Tips
What’s in a Number?
Jane Converse, Converse Marketing
Public Issues
Investment in Defense Well Worth It
Congressman Ray LaHood, 18th Congressional District
Sales Strategies
The Mysteries of Hiring Salespeople, Part II
Robert Barber, Jr., Sandler Sales Institute
Social Issues
Nurturing Children and Youth is Key to a Positive Tomorrow
Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way
Staffing Issues
Moving Expenses Downsized Perk
David Smith, Manpower Professional
Workforce Issues
Talent Drives Prosperity
Bashir Ali, Central Illinois Workforce Development