InterBusiness Issues - March 2004

An Interview with Michael McCoy
The sheriff of Peoria County tells InterBusiness Issues how running a stop sign influenced his life, his thoughts on transporting mental patients, whay St. Jude is his favorite charity, and more.

Features

From the Editor
Fight the Good Fights Only
The latest perfect storm, based on two December events, is "gift cards." Make that gift cards and debit cards.

Columns

  • Ag Issues
    Breakfast and 1950s Flashback Focus on Food and Farmers
    Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
  • Airport Issues
    What Does the Civic Center Expansion Mean to Us?
    Solomon Balraj, Peoria Greater Regional Airport
  • Chamber Issues
    Why Washington, D.C?
    Roberta Parks, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
  • City Issues
    State of the City
    David P. Ransburg, Mayor of Peoria
  • Community Issues
    Population Growth: Key to Long-Term Success
    W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center
  • Education Issues
    Keeping Honors Programs and Recognition Alive
    Dr. John Erwin, Illinois Central College
  • Ethical Issues
    Corporate Governance: An Essential Ethical Tool
    Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group
  • Fitness Issues
    Strength Training is the Therapy
    Michael Hintz, Absolute Fitness
  • Health Care Issues
    Obesity and Social Responsibility
    Dr. R. Michael Gulley, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
  • HR Issues
    Leading Change in Changing Times
    Mary Pille, Employers' Association
  • Insurance Issues
    Auto Insurance Ideas
    JR Runkel, Fortner Insurance Agency, Inc.
  • Investment Issues
    401 (k) Investment Choices
    Scott Elger, Morgan Stanley
  • Public Issues
    What David Kay Really Said
    Congressman Ray LaHood, 18th Congressional District
  • Real Estate Issues
    Investment Real Estate: The Hold, Sell, or Trade Decision
    Dave Maloof, Maloof Commercial Real Estate Company
  • Social Issues
    The Arts Contribute to a Positive Community
    Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way
  • Staffing Issues
    The New Resume
    David Smith, Manpower Professional
  • Workforce Issues
    Challenges for Our Nation and Region
    Bashir Ali, Central Illinois Workforce Development