InterBusiness Issues - July 2005

An Interview with Bill Pape
Making Office Spaces Work for 21st Century Companies
From a military field to the corporate battlefield isn’t as much of a stretch as most people think, according to Lincoln Office owner Bill Pape. InterBusiness Issues talks with him about his military career, how he acquired the company, and why new office furniture leads to improved worker morale.

Features

Editorial Comment
Proud, Very Proud
The Fourth of July always inspires me. I do tend to pause and feel very appreciative of the freedoms we’re blessed with. Lee Greenwood’s singing of “God Bless the USA” still brings a lump to my throat.
Business Profile
Mike Stahl: State Bank of Speer
According to State Bank of Speer President and CEO Mike Stahl, the bank's founding vision to serve the financial needs of the agricultural community in and around Speer has expanded to include agricultural, commercial, and consumer business in all of central Illinois.
Guest Editorial
IDES: We're Here to Help You
For more than 60 years, the Department of Employment Security has been assisting businesses to establish operations and expand in Illinois. Our business relationship is cooperative—not adversarial.
Sewer Planning For a Growing Peoria
New development has pushed beyond the natural service areas of the city’s sanitary sewer system.

Columns

  • Agricultural Issues
    New Legislation Affects Farm Bureau Members
    Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
  • Airport Issues
    Happy Anniversary American Eagle and Dallas-Fort Worth
    Solomon Balraj, Peoria Greater Regional Airport
  • City Issues
    Exciting Initiatives Kick Off Mayoral Tenure
    Mayor Jim Ardis, City of Peoria
  • Community Issues
    Med-Tech District: Transition
    W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center
  • Consulting Issues
    Creating Agile and Responsive Workgroups
    Navneet Arora, CGN & Associates
  • Education Issues
    Community Colleges and the National Agenda
    Dr. John Erwin, Illinois Central College
  • Ethical Issues
    The Ethics of Intellectual Property
    Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group
  • Fitness Issues
    Strength Training for Youth
    Michael Hintz, Absolute Fitness
  • Health Care Issues
    Attorney General Requires Community Benefit Plans
    Daniel Baker, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
  • Heartland Issues
    Business Golf: Not an Oxymoron
    Jim McConoughey, Heartland Partnership
  • HR Issues
    How Stable is Your Organization's Workforce?
    Mary Pille, Employers' Association
  • Insurance Issues
    Safety Issues
    JR Runkel, Fortner Insurance Agency, Inc.
  • Investment Issues
    Dollar-Cost Averaging & Long-Term Investing
    Scott Elger, Morgan Stanley
  • Occupational Health Issues
    Occupational Physicals: DOT Examinations
    Michael Davis - IWIRC Corp.
  • Public Issues
    River Issues Are Critical to Upper Midwest
    Congressman Ray LaHood, 18th Congressional District
  • Social Issues
    Strength of the Community: Teamwork
    Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way
  • Staffing Issues
    New Workers' Comp Bill is Positive Overall
    David Smith, Manpower Professional
  • State Issues
    Tax Hike To Support CTA Bad For Small Businesses
    State Rep. Aaron Schock, 92nd District
  • Workforce Issues
    The Workforce Challenges of a Global Economy
    Bashir Ali, Central Illinois Workforce Development

Also in This Issue...

Charities: Accept No Imitation
InterBusiness Issues - July 2005
Roni S. VanAusdall
A substantial gift to charity warrants spending time researching its destination.
Robust Job Market Predicted for Peoria
InterBusiness Issues - July 2005
Peoria employers expect to hire at a brisk pace during the third quarter.
The New Big Brother
InterBusiness Issues - July 2005
Chris Forbis
The monitoring of computer networks is now a comfortable blend of the sibling who beat up bullies and the Orwellian “Party.”
Think Globally, Act Locally
Strategies Mid-Sized Manufacturers Should Heed
InterBusiness Issues - July 2005
Dave Seiler
Global strategy has become a high-priority issue for mid-sized U.S. manufacturers.