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InterBusiness Issues - September 2003

An Interview with Scott Cisel

Scott Cisel, chief operating officer of AmerenCILCO talks about the utility industry, working with the community, and more.
Features

Business Profile

AmericInn Lodge & Suites
Since the first AmericInn opened in the early 1980s, the chain has grown steadily, with more than 220 properties now open or under development-including the local AmericInn in Peoria.

From the Editor

If It Ain’t Broke...
The Peoria City Council has some big issues to settle-a balanced budget, a new city manager, the Sears block question, not to mention a return to civility. With such a long list of unresolved issues calling for immediate action, can the City still be seriously considering the buyout of Illinois American’s Peoria water utility?
Columns
Ag Issues
Transportation Via Waterways Better for Economy, Environment
Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
Airport Issues
American Airlines Downsizing: How Will It Affect Our Airport?
Solomon Balraj, Peoria Greater Regional Airport
Central Illinois EDC Impact
Five Stars Shine Bright for the Peoria-Pekin MSA
Mike Quine, EDC of Central Illinois
Chamber Issues
Networking: The Essential Business Tool
Bill Pearson, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
Community Issues
WTVP - The Next Generation of Riverfront Development
W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center
Education Issues
PTAC Connects Small Businesses with Big Opportunities
Dr. John Erwin, Illinois Central College
Ethical Issues
Making the Most of Hidden Assets
Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group
Financial Issues
Keeping Track of Your 401 (k)
Scott Elger, Morgan Stanley
Finding Fitness
Toning and Fat Loss: Separating Fact From Fiction
Michael Hintz, Absolute Fitness
Health Care Issues
Hospital Report Card Act
Keith Steffen, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
HR Issues
Plan Ahead to Communicate Bad News About Benefit Changes
John Gibson, Employers' Association
Innovative Issues
Promoting a Culture of Discovery and Innovation
Dr. Donald Rager, Peoria NEXT
Insurance Issues
Easy Money Savers
JR Runkel, Fortner Insurance Agency, Inc.
Public Issues
Higher Education Issues a Top Priority in Congress
Congressman Ray LaHood, 18th Congressional District
Social Issues
United Way Dollars Support Programs Throughout the Community
Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way
Staffing Issues
Staffing Companies Provide Ideal Solution for Many Workers
David Smith, Manpower Professional
Workforce Issues
ERISS Survey Projects Local Workforce Changes
Bashir Ali, Central Illinois Workforce Development