InterBusiness Issues - May 2005

An Interview with John Wieland
Old-Fashioned Morals & Modern Business Practices

Ethics and a faith-based approach may seem like odd foundations for a successful company in today's world of Enron headlines, but John Wieland, CEO of MH Equipment Company, has made it work. "When Julie and I purchased MH Equipment, we committed to running our business on Biblical principles because it makes great business sense."

Features

From the Editor
An Ounce of Prevention
It's a time of anticipation for everyone who will live, work, and do business with a fresh set of elected leaders.
Business Profile
Tom Netzer: Regions Bank
The name might not be familiar yet, but Regions Bank is trying to change that.

Columns

  • Agricultural Issues
    Legislation Can Help Protect Landowners From Liability
    Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
  • Airport Issues
    Sunshine: Now Available Non-Stop
    Solomon Balraj, Peoria Greater Regional Airport
  • Community Issues
    Medical/Technology District: Next Steps
    W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center
  • Consulting Issues
    The Art and Science of Delivering Business Results
    Seshadri Guha, CGN & Associates
  • Education Issues
    Community Colleges Add Life to Communities
    Dr. John Erwin, Illinois Central College
  • Ethical Issues
    The Ethics of Religion in the Workplace
    Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group
  • Fitness Issues
    Vegging Out
    Michael Hintz, Absolute Fitness
  • Health Care Issues
    Web Site Helps Consumers Make Informed Choices
    Dr. R. Michael Gulley, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
  • Heartland Issues
    Building On & Building Up: Our Peoria Region
    Jim McConoughey, Heartland Partnership
  • HR Issues
    All Employment Applications Are Not Created Equally
    Mary Pille, Employers' Association
  • Investment Issues
    Annuities: A Solution For Funding a Long Retirement
    Scott Elger, Morgan Stanley
  • Occupational Health Issues
    Effectively Investigating Work Injuries
    Michael Davis - IWIRC Corp.
  • PACVB Issues
    We’ve Got Game
    Vickie Clark, Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Public Issues
    Lincoln Museum is "For the People"
    Congressman Ray LaHood, 18th Congressional District
  • Social Issues
    Managing a Nonprofit Organization
    Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way
  • Staffing Issues
    Worker Shortages and the Staffing Industry
    David Smith, Manpower Professional
  • Workforce Issues
    Bill Gates Cites Education, Workforce Concerns
    Bashir Ali, Central Illinois Workforce Development

Also in This Issue...

Illinois Living Will Wouldn't Have Kept Terri Schiavo Alive
InterBusiness Issues - May 2005
by Scott Paulsen
If you're relying on an Illinois living will to document your intentions regarding how you wish to be treated if you have an incurable illness, you'll be disappointed.