InterBusiness Issues - May 2005

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

Columns

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

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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.