InterBusiness Issues - August 2005

An Interview with CGN & Associates

Creating Competitive Advantage Through Technology

CGN's managing partners speak with InterBusiness Issues about their backgrounds, their company's "holistic" approach to business, why CGN calls Peoria home, and much more.

Features

40 Leaders Class of 1996

A Re-Introduction

You’ve seen them before in the pages of IBI—10 years ago, when they were revealed as members of the 40 Leaders Under Forty Class of 1996.

Business Profile

Jeffery Randolph: Randolph & Associates, Inc.

Over the past 21 years, Randolph & Associates, Inc. has established itself as a local industry leader in all facets of engineering.

In leaders, we look for more than just a hand on the rudder. We want a firm pilot on the course through the sometimes turbulent seas. We want someone who helps us see that course and who inspires us to pick up an oar.

Leadership Up Close

Local Mayors Share Visions for Central Illinois

With leadership front and center in this issue, we went straight to leaders responsible for guiding their communities through revitalization.

Also in this issue...

Is Hosted IP or IP Centrex Right For Your Business?

Julie Drake

Jewel Technology Services

While technology can enhance a business model, technology for technology’s sake is never the answer.

New Workers' Comp Statute Limits Medical Fees

Michael S. Fritz

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

When the revised Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act becomes effective, Illinois will adopt what’s called a “balanced billing prohibition.”

No Secret to Employee Rights & Employer Obligations

Jeff Fago

RSM McGladrey

If you’re good at keeping secrets, you shouldn’t be when it comes to personnel files.

What Does "Enhancement" Mean To You?

Jim Ash

STS Consultants, Ltd.

IDOT introduces a new version of an old program to enhance transportation facilities throughout Illinois.

Columns

Agricultural Issues

E-85 Good For Car Owners, Farmers

Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau

Airport Issues

Something New and Exciting at the Airport

Solomon Balraj, Peoria Greater Regional Airport

City Issues

Lowering Crime Rate Necessary For Growth

Mayor Jim Ardis, City of Peoria

Community Issues

Downstate Medical Center: Lost Opportunity?

W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center

Consulting Issues

Supply Chains: A Strategic Key to Industry Leadership

Amit Gupta, CGN & Associates

Education Issues

Diversity Efforts at ICC

Dr. John Erwin, Illinois Central College

Ethical Issues

Instill Ethical Practices in New Hires

Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group

Fitness Issues

Fitness Personalities: Which One Are You?

Michael Hintz, Absolute Fitness

Health Care Issues

Helping Health Care Be Even More Accountable

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

HR Issues

Job Descriptions: Essential for the Talent Hunt

Mary Pille, Employers' Association

Investment Issues

What If I Outlive My Retirement Savings?

Scott Elger, Morgan Stanley

Occupational Health Issues

Indemnity Costs: The Real Drain on Your Comp Pocket

Michael Davis - IWIRC Corp.

PACVB Issues

The Business of Hospitality

Steve Powell, Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Public Issues

War on Terror Demands Vigilance, Tenacity

Congressman Ray LaHood, 18th Congressional District

Social Issues

Collaboration: How to Do More With Less

Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way

Staffing Issues

Workers' Comp Act Misdirected

David Smith, Manpower Professional

Workforce Issues

Workforce Challenges of a Global Economy: Part II

Bashir Ali, Central Illinois Workforce Development

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InterBusiness Issues - August 2005