iBi - September 2015 | PeoriaMagazines.com

Ten Degrees of Sullivan

by Stevie Zvereva

Photography by David Vernon

If you’re from Peoria, chances are you know a Sullivan. You can tell them by the values instilled by their late Irish-Catholic mother: a strong work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to giving back.

Jan Wright, Publisher, iBi

Year after year, we enjoy highlighting successful area businesses—those that have made a commitment to the Peoria area, whose leaders give of their time and talents to further its progress.

Risk Brings Reward

by Maegan C.M. Gilliland

As Pekin Life Insurance celebrates its golden anniversary, it’s poised to become an even bigger name in the industry.

Movin’ with the Times

by Maegan C.M. Gilliland

Through wars, depressions, natural disasters and radical change, Kelly Seed keeps the focus on its customers.

Where Art Meets Industry

by Cody Mitzelfelt

Technicraft has built its reputation on high-quality printing, graphics, fine art and displays.

A Practice of Servant Leaders

by Cody Mitzelfelt

The Antioch Group takes an old adage—“practice what you preach”—to heart.

The Original “Farm-to-Table”

by Cody Mitzelfelt

For more than eight decades, Yordy Turkey Farm has prided itself on producing the highest-quality, freshest turkeys around.

Family-Owned… Famous for Deals

by Heather Swick

Whether you're looking to buy groceries, new flooring or a self-propelled golf cart, this one-stop-shop has it all.

From Hobbyists to Entrepreneurs

by Cody Mitzelfelt

Peoria Brewing Company’s lineup of locally-made craft beers has brought new choices to the River City.

Meet Me At Theo’s

by Norman V. Kelly

On the memories of youth, and a hardworking family who kept their business alive…

Gourmet Eats and Homemade Sweets

by Stevie Zvereva

A husband-and-wife shop and catering business in the East Bluff brings “comfort food done well” to Peoria’s hungry lunch crowd.

Region

One Step Today… Peace of Mind Tomorrow
Andrew Rand, Peoria County Board
Community-Wide Efforts More Critical Than Ever
Michael Stephan - Heart of Illinois United Way
Grow in the GP Garden
Jennifer Daly, Greater Peoria Economic Development Council
The Peoria Automobile Club
by Norman V. Kelly
The Many Roles of Farmers
Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau

Finance

Is Your Business EMV-Ready?
by Jim Hanson Commerce Bank
In Support of Small Businesses
by Marcia Abner Growth Corp
Why Family Feuds Erupt After The Will Is Read
by John Pankauski Pankauski Law Firm

Workplace

Five Factors of a Successful Onboarding Process
Larry Timm - AAIM Employers’ Association
Protect Your Organization from Online Fraud
by Mark Eich and Matt Smutz CliftonLarsonAllen
Personal Guaranties
What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know
by Joseph P. Michniacki Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC
Productivity and the Rising Minimum Wage
by Dr. Woodruff Imberman and Sophie Harms Imberman and Deforest, Inc.

Healthcare

TeleHealth: The Doctor is Always In
by Meredith Rashid OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Sunny’s Heartfelt Experience
by UnityPoint Health – Methodist | Proctor

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iBi - September 2015