InterBusiness Issues - May 2006

Paul Kramer & Sister Judith Ann Duvall
Creating a Milestone
In introducing the much-anticipated Milestone Project, the two leaders talk with InterBusiness Issues about why Peoria's largest construction project will benefit not only Children's Hospital, but everyone in central Illinois.

Features

Publisher's Note
Milestone Project Benefits Everyone
A study shows this modernization effort will infuse tens of millions of dollars into the Peoria economy and create an estimated 1,000 new jobs throughout the area.
Government Profile
Councilman Chuck Grayeb
Grayeb talks with InterBusiness Issues about his tenure as a Peoria City Council member.
Business Profile
Michael Graham: MSTC, John Graham & Associates
In the world of financial planning, Graham believes a client-centered approach will win in the end.
Guest Editorial
Move Your Business and Home to Downstate
Long gone is the requirement for manufacturers, agencies, sales forces, and consulting companies to be located in a large metropolitan area.
IBI List
Attorneys
The latest IBI List offers a lineup of lawyers.

Columns

  • Agricultural Issues
    The WTO and the Ag Industry
    Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
  • Chiropractic Issues
    Digital Motion X-Ray/Video Fluoroscopy
    Dr. Robert Zinser, Zinser Chiropractic Clinics
  • City Issues
    Celebrating Peoria's Original Sister City
    Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
  • Community Issues
    Renaissance Park: Building in the District
    W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center
  • Consulting Issues
    India: The Fastest Growng Free Market Democracy
    Aditya Nath, CGN & Associates
  • Ethical Issues
    Ethics and Information
    Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group
  • Health Care Issues
    How Do Local Hospitals Compare?
    Dr. R. Michael Gulley, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
  • Heartland Issues
    Great Workplaces, Great Region
    Jim McConoughey, Heartland Partnership
  • HR Issues
    Employee Retention: How Do You Rate?
    Mary Pille, Employers' Association
  • Insurance Issues
    Summer Safety Tips
    JR Runkel, Fortner Insurance Agency, Inc.
  • Investment Issues
    QTIP Trusts Protect Inheritances
    Scott Elger, Morgan Stanley
  • Manufacturing Issues
    Business Strategy and Continuous Improvement
    Mike Waight, IMEC
  • Occupational Health Issues
    Keep Older Workers Healthy
    Michael Davis - IWIRC Corp.
  • PACVB Issues
    What Does It Take to Compete as a Destination?
    Steve Powell, Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Public Issues
    Medicare Prescription Drug Program Showing Success
    Congressman Ray LaHood - U.S. Congress
  • Social Issues
    Self-Sufficiency For All
    Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way
  • Staffing Issues
    Finding Employment When You're Retired
    David Smith, Manpower Professional
  • Workforce Issues
    Making Tough Choices for Our Future
    Bashir Ali, Central Illinois Workforce Development

Also in This Issue...

Disaster Recovery From a Telecom Perspective
Julie Drake
One of the worst mistakes any company can make is taking the attitude of “this could never happen to us.”
Management Lessons From Cowboys
Roland Millington
Sometimes you have to go off the beaten path to find the good idea that shakes up business.
Trade Measures Open Doors for Manufacturers
Derek Floyd
CAFTA opens rapidly developing markets, and the U.S. Trade Rights Enforcement Act helps ensure fast-growing China abides by its previous trade agreements
What's in a Name: Schools, Lawyers, & Indian Chiefs
Scott Paulsen
What’s wrong with the name “Braves”? Some people say there’s nothing wrong with the name. However, the NCAA believes otherwise.