InterBusiness Issues - December 2002

An Interview with Bashir Ali
Bashir Ali is the director of Workforce Development for the City of Peoria, a position he has held since 1987. He discusses the Workforce Network, community unity, and much more.

Features

Business Profile
Professional Maintenance
Professional Maintenance of Illinois, Inc., has made its home in Peoria since 1969, when Jay Vonachen and four investors began providing contract janitorial service to commercial clients.
From the Editor
Around the Town… by Fits and Starts
Whenever you have an especially good thing going, trouble is sure to pop up and spoil whatever patch of tranquility it was you were enjoying. Then, most of the time at least, the problem gets solved, and once again you’re in God’s favor.

Columns

  • Ag Issues
    New Standards For Organic Agriculture Products
    Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
  • Airport Issues
    Peoria’s Approach
    Solomon Balraj, Peoria Greater Regional Airport
  • Chamber Issues
    Buy Locally This Holiday Season
    Jim McConoughey, Heartland Partnership
  • Community Issues
    District 150—The Unifying Force
    W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center
  • Education Issues
    Technology Education Today
    Dr. John Erwin, Illinois Central College
  • Ethical Issues
    Ethical New Year’s Resolutions
    Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group
  • Financial Issues
    What If I Outlive My Retirement Savings?
    Scott Elger, Morgan Stanley
  • Finding Fitness
    Economics of Proper Exercise
    Michael Hintz, Absolute Fitness
  • Health Care Issues
    New Plan for Medicare Recipients
    Tara Flippin, OSF Healthcare System
  • Marketing & Managing Tips
    If You Don’t Have Anything Good to Say…
    Jane Converse, Converse Marketing
  • Social Issues
    Giving Back to Community During Holiday Season Can Lead to Year-Round Contributions
    Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way
  • Staffing Issues
    HR Salaries Vary According to Economy, Region
    David Smith, Manpower Professional