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InterBusiness Issues - March 2006
An Interview with Mark Spenny
CEFCU's New Leader Puts Members First

CEFCU's new president and CEO talks about the financial institution's $7 million dividend, how banks and credit unions differ, and why CEFCU is the best of the best.

Features

Business Profile
Peoria Day Surgery Center
PDSC has been part of the central Illinois health care scene for more than 15 years, but its staff still calls it one of the area’s best-kept secrets.
Caterpillar: Record 4th Quarter & Full-Year Results
Caterpillar Inc. effectively responded to unprecedented customer demand in 2005. Sales, revenues, and profit per share figures set new records.
Government Profile
Peoria Councilman John Morris
In this new IBI feature, Councilman Morris discusses his "pet issue," how he feels about televised council meetings, what he sees in his political future, and more.
Guest Editorial
New State Laws May Affect Your Business
by State Rep. Aaron Schock, 92nd District
The General Assembly passed a number of pieces of legislation last year that have an impact on those who do business in Illinois.
IBI List
Fine Dining Restaurants
The IBI List is a fun and informative new addition. The concept is simple: we ask companies the questions we think you would be interested in knowing the answers to. Whether you’re making decisions for business or pleasure, the IBI List will be a valuable resource.
Publisher's Note
Worth Our Care and Support
by Jan Wright Vergon, Publisher
With our care and support—both physical and financial—Wildlife Prairie State Park and its neighboring attractions will be with us for generations. Have you visited lately?

Also in this issue...

Earning the Right to Sell to Customers
Kathleen Gage
How often do people try to sell us something before we’ve expressed an interest, have a desire, or are in the market for what they have?
New Building Codes: What to Look For in the Future
Fadi Rustom
Kavanagh, Scully, Sudow, White & Frederick, P.C.
The Peoria County Board has adopted a new building code, affecting standards for construction projects.
Energy Policy Act: Tax Trimming Tips
Mark Miskell
RSM McGladrey
The lion’s share of the act's incentives goes energy producers. However, mid-sized companies and executives also can benefit from the new tax credits.
New Environments Make For Pleasant Hospital Stays
Dave Burnison
Farnsworth Group, Inc.
Some hospital executives are discovering that an improved environment can be a significant distinction among medical professionals and consumers.

Columns

Agricultural Issues
Farm Bureau Supports Eminent Domain Limits
Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
City Issues
State of the City
Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
Education Issues
Promises to Keep
Dr. John Erwin, Illinois Central College
Heartland Issues
More Growth, More Opportunities for Leadership
Jim McConoughey, Heartland Partnership
Junior Achievement Issues
JA Honors Three Local Business Leaders
Larry Timm, Junior Achievement
Public Issues
Senate Must Act on Vital Water Resources Bill
Congressman Ray LaHood - U.S. Congress
Workforce Issues
Aligning Human Capital to the Emerging Economy
Bashir Ali, Central Illinois Workforce Development
Airport Issues
Summer Excitement
Mary DeVries, Greater Peoria Regional Airport
Community Issues
Renaissance Park: The Beginning
W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center
Ethical Issues
Ethics and Money
Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group
HR Issues
Find Out What Employees Really Think
Mary Pille, Employers' Association
Occupational Health Issues
Why Occupational Health?
Michael Davis - IWIRC Corp.
Social Issues
Evaluation Helps Ensure Program Effectiveness
Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way
Chiropractic Issues
Whiplash Impairment Rating
Dr. Robert Zinser, Zinser Chiropractic Clinics
Consulting Issues
Emerging Market Sourcing: Strategies for Success
Matt Anderson, CGN & Associates
Health Care Issues
Saving 100,000 Lives: Revisited
Dr. R. Michael Gulley, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Insurance Issues
Employment Practices Liability
JR Runkel, Fortner Insurance Agency, Inc.
PACVB Issues
99 Years of Basketball
Steve Powell, Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Staffing Issues
Assessments Take the Gamble Out of Hiring
David Smith, Manpower Professional