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