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