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  • What is Quality?

    Quality doesn't just happen—it comes as a result of hard work and a commitment to process excellence. Quality is seldom improved through cost reduction efforts, but costs can be reduced by improving quality. Quality is no longer just an element of customer satisfaction—it is fundamental to your organization's survival.

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  • The Alphabet Soup of Quality Improvement Initiatives
    by Jim L. Smith
    The proliferation of terms has tended to confuse managers in the marketplace. ISO9001, ISO/TS16949, JIT, MBNQA, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, Lean, TPM, TQM, etc. are but a few of the initiatives confronting organizational leaders.
  • 6 Sigma: Foundation for Quality at Caterpillar
    by Heather McBroom
    The quality of Caterpillar’s products reflects the power and heritage of the company. As the organization focuses on executing the enterprise strategy and living by its values, one of the top priorities continues to be product quality.
  • A Quality Problem in Healthcare
    by Julie Gray
    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality defines quality care as "doing the right thing for the right patient, at the right time, in the right way to achieve the best possible results."
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  • Crossing the Finish Line
    Striders Run Peoria
    by Amy Groh
    The running community in Peoria is rather remarkable. Over the last three decades, the sport has advanced significantly through the efforts of the Illinois Valley Striders, an organization committed to enhancing both the running environment in the region and the community as a whole.
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  • It's All in the Wind
    by Amy Groh
    From the beginning of time, humans have responded to the pull of the sea. It has helped to satisfy our yearning to explore and travel, and the desire to trade for exotic goods from distant shores. Today, sailing remains a prime form of adventure and relaxation.
  • Backyard Fun for the Whole Family
    by Sienna Beard and Anna Gaynor
    With summer upon us, it is prime time for entertaining outdoors with family and friends. So put down the Wii and try your hand at some of these classic lawn games!
  • A Midsummer Night’s Majesty
    by Sienna Beard and Karina Swank
    The works of William Shakespeare were meant to be performed, an experience that the Illinois Shakespeare Festival hopes you take advantage of this summer as they present three plays at Ewing Manor in Bloomington.

A diverse community with a rich history, the Peoria area has a lot to offer visitors, newcomers and residents alike. The region abounds with employment options, educational opportunities and cultural developments, and our central location in the Midwest makes us a logistics hub. Whatever you're looking for, you'll find it right here in central Illinois.