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InterBusiness Issues - November 2004
40 Leaders Under Forty Class of 2004

What goes into creating a successful business or community? Many things, perhaps, but it's leadership that gets people excited-and gets things done. Whether you're building your company's client roster or building a new community center, leaders are on the front lines. Meet the 40 Leaders Under Forty Class of 2004.

Features

Business Profile
MTCO
MTCO has come along way since it's conception in 1945 as a local telephone company. It's bringing 21st centruy communications to rural and urban customers alike.
From the Editor
Leadership: It's Everywhere!
by Jan Wright Vergon, Publisher
Each year, I find it fascinating to read the biographies of our 40 new leaders. I certainly hope you take the time to do so yourself. And when you do, look beyond more than just who you know or work with. Instead, envision the future of this area with these folks-and others like them-leading the way.

Also in this issue...

Guest Editorial
Keeping Illinois Healthy
by Doug Whitley, Illinois Chamber of Commerce
In Illinois, the affordability and availability of health care have reached a breaking point. Physicians are fleeing the state in worrisome numbers, in large part because the cost of medical malpractice insurance in Illinois has become prohibitively expensive for many.

Columns

Ag Issues
Bumper Harvest For Central Illinois Farmers
Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
Central Illinois EDC Issues
Growth and Synergy: The Team Approach to ED
Mike Quine, EDC of Central Illinois
Community Issues
Med/Tech Update
W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center
Health Care Issues
Does Quality Really Matter in Your Health Care?
Ralph Velazquez, M.D., OSF HealthPlans, Inc.
Occupational Health Issues
The First Line of Defense
Michael Davis, IWIRC Corp.
Social Issues
Research Provides New Roads, New Answers
Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way
Airport Issues
Why FBOs are Important to the Peoria Airport
Solomon Balraj, Peoria Greater Regional Airport
Chamber Issues
Ten Reasons to Shop Locally
Mary Ardapple, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
Ethical Issues
Office Veterans May Need to Learn New Ethics
Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group
HR Issues
Have You Checked Your Required Postings Lately?
Mary Pille, Employers' Association
Public Issues
We're Blessed With Many Great Leaders
Congressman Ray LaHood, 18th Congressional District
Staffing Issues
Work-Reward System Part of a Recent Study
David Smith, Manpower Professional
Business/IT Issues
Mobility is Here
Toner Babovac, PSC Group
City Issues
Illinois River Valley Council of Government
David P. Ransburg, Mayor of Peoria
Fitness Issues
Is Heart Rate a Concern?
Michael Hintz, Absolute Fitness
Investment Issues
Developing Your Estate Plan
Scott Elger, Morgan Stanley
Small Business Issues
Tis' the Season for Stress
Michael J. Patterson, The Growth Coach
Workforce Issues
Workforce Report Outlines Challenges
Bashir Ali, Central Illinois Workforce Development