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InterBusiness Issues - November 2006

40 Leaders Under Forty

Class of 2006
Leadership is the ability to get things done—to not only dream big dreams, but bring them to fruition. Every November, InterBusiness Issues dedicates an entire issue to the young leaders in central Illinois—our most outstanding 40 Leaders Under Forty. The Class of 2006 includes men and women who are committed to making central Illinois an even better place in which to live and work. They were chosen because of their dedication to advancing their professional lives and supporting organizations that benefit their friends and neighbors. These remarkable individuals were honored at a prestigious awards ceremony November 1 at the Hotel Pere Marquette’s Cotillion Ballroom.
Features

Publisher's Note

Godspeed, New Leaders
It doesn't seem like that long ago when we named our first class of 40 leaders. Yet when I think about how much the world has changed since that first group in 1994, I'm just staggered. This year's 40 leaders face a much different world than did their predecessors of not all that long ago.
Also in this issue...

4 Steps to Strengthen Relationships with your Auditor

Dave Seiler
McGladrey & Pullen
A regular audit is good for the long-term health of your business. And, experts say, you can make the process far less stressful with some upfront planning, careful scheduling and a commitment to evaluation.

Employees Unable to Perform Face an Uncertain Future

Scott R. Paulsen
Kavanagh, Scully, Sudow, White & Frederick, P.C.
Is an employer required to continue to employ someone who is unable to fulfill many, but not all, of the essential duties and responsibilities of his or her job?

Tap into Your LAN's Wireless Power

Julie Drake
Jewel Technology Services
Wireless LANs, or WLANs, have been on the scene for years now, but today they are being looked at as more than just data transmission points or "hot spots" in lobby or cafeteria areas.
Columns
Agricultural Issues
A Late Harvest
Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
Airport Issues
Security Update at the Peoria Regional Airport
Ken Spirito, Greater Peoria Regional Airport
Chiropractic Issues
An Introduction to Chiropractic Care
Dr. Robert Zinser, Zinser Chiropractic Clinics
City Issues
A City's Thanks
Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
Community Issues
Unifying the Business Community
W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center
Consulting Issues
How to Survive Change Management
Abhijit Shanker, CGN & Associates
County Issues
Diminishing Disparity and Establishing Equality
David Williams - Peoria County
Debt Management Issues
10 Warning Signs of Too Much Debt
Janice Parker, Central Illinois Debt Management & Credit Education, Inc.
Education Issues
What's New at Illinois Central College?
Dr. John Erwin, Illinois Central College
Ethical Issues
Ethics and Disabilities
Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group
Health Care Issues
Dealing with Grief during the Holidays
Donna Medina, OSF Hospice
Heartland Issues
Geared for Growth
Jim McConoughey, Heartland Partnership
HR Issues
Absenteeism Impacts Your Bottom Line
Mary Pille, Employers' Association
Insurance Issues
Identity Theft
JR Runkel, Fortner Insurance Agency, Inc.
Investment Issues
Do You Need Tax Deferral?
Scott Elger, Morgan Stanley
Manufacturing Issues
Improving Supplier Performance
Tucker Kennedy, IMEC
Public Issues
Congratulations to the 40 Leaders Under Forty
Congressman Ray LaHood - U.S. Congress
Social Issues
Collaboration is Key for Students' Success
Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way
Staffing Issues
Skills and Experience in the Hiring Process
David Smith, Manpower Professional
Workforce Issues
Career and Technical Education a Must
Bashir Ali - Central Illinois Workforce Network