InterBusiness Issues - January 2005

An Interview with George Jacob
President of Brewers Distributing Company

The President of Brewers Distributing Company chats with InterBusiness Issues about taking over the family business, recent changes in the beer distribution business, his induction to the African American Hall of Fame, and much more.

Features

Business Profile
Peoria's Sister Cities
Like many Midwestern cities, Peoria is quietly diverse. Not only do varied populations reside in the city, but Peoria reaches out and encourages a multicultural approach to life through its relationship with its sister cities.
From the Editor
Stories We'd Like to Read
A new year brings with it new hopes.

Columns

  • Ag Issues
    Asian Soybean Rust the Next Hurdle For Peoria Farmers
    Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
  • Airport Issues
    Changes Coming For the Greater Peoria Regional Airport
    Solomon Balraj, Peoria Greater Regional Airport
  • Business/IT Issues
    2005: Trends and Opportunities
    Toner Babovac, PSC Group
  • Chamber Issues
    The Legislative Briefing
    Roberta Parks, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
  • City Issues
    City Budget
    David P. Ransburg, Mayor of Peoria
  • Community Issues
    Medical and Technology District Update 2005
    W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center
  • Education Issues
    Focusing on Success
    Dr. John Erwin, Illinois Central College
  • Fitness Issues
    The Privilege of Training
    Michael Hintz, Absolute Fitness
  • Health Care Issues
    Not-For-Profit Health
    Roger Meyer, OSF Healthcare Foundation
  • HR Issues
    New Year Should Bring New Hiring Resolutions
    Mary Pille, Employers' Association
  • Insurance Issues
    New Year Review
    JR Runkel, Fortner Insurance Agency, Inc.
  • Investment Issues
    Consider Long Term, Dividend- Paying Stocks For Income
    Scott Elger, Morgan Stanley
  • Occupational Health Issues
    A Sure Way to Increase Costs
    Michael Davis, IWIRC Corp.
  • PACVB Issues
    The Illinois River... a Natural Lure for Tourism
    Vickie Clark, Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Public Issues
    New Session Brings New and Old Issues
    Congressman Ray LaHood, 18th Congressional District
  • Social Issues
    Nonprofit Organizations are Mission-Based Businesses
    Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way
  • Staffing Issues
    The Perfect Labor Storm
    David Smith, Manpower Professional
  • Workforce Issues
    Signficant Challenges for the New Year
    Bashir Ali, Central Illinois Workforce Development