InterBusiness Issues - November 2006

40 Leaders Under Forty
Class of 2006
Leadership is the ability to get things done—to not only dream big dreams, but bring them to fruition. Every November, InterBusiness Issues dedicates an entire issue to the young leaders in central Illinois—our most outstanding 40 Leaders Under Forty. The Class of 2006 includes men and women who are committed to making central Illinois an even better place in which to live and work. They were chosen because of their dedication to advancing their professional lives and supporting organizations that benefit their friends and neighbors. These remarkable individuals were honored at a prestigious awards ceremony November 1 at the Hotel Pere Marquette’s Cotillion Ballroom.

Features

Publisher's Note
Godspeed, New Leaders
It doesn't seem like that long ago when we named our first class of 40 leaders. Yet when I think about how much the world has changed since that first group in 1994, I'm just staggered. This year's 40 leaders face a much different world than did their predecessors of not all that long ago.
Business Profile
Dr. Andy Chiou: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
Dr. Andy C. Chiou, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S., has studied and trained in the medical field all over the country and the world. So when it was finally time to settle down to one place, he chose to come back to his hometown of Peoria to continue his medical career.
Marketing Materials
Top of Mind, Leave-Behinds
The most important thing to remember when creating marketing materials is that you remain consistent with your brand.
Design-Build
A Viable Alternative for Design/Construction
Owners, developers, and even local, state, and federal governments are taking advantage of a number of new project delivery methods for their engineering and architecture projects.

Columns

  • Agricultural Issues
    A Late Harvest
    Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
  • Airport Issues
    Security Update at the Peoria Regional Airport
    Ken Spirito, Greater Peoria Regional Airport
  • Chiropractic Issues
    An Introduction to Chiropractic Care
    Dr. Robert Zinser, Zinser Chiropractic Clinics
  • City Issues
    A City's Thanks
    Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
  • Community Issues
    Unifying the Business Community
    W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center
  • Consulting Issues
    How to Survive Change Management
    Abhijit Shanker, CGN & Associates
  • County Issues
    Diminishing Disparity and Establishing Equality
    David Williams - Peoria County
  • Debt Management Issues
    10 Warning Signs of Too Much Debt
    Janice Parker, Central Illinois Debt Management & Credit Education, Inc.
  • Education Issues
    What's New at Illinois Central College?
    Dr. John Erwin, Illinois Central College
  • Ethical Issues
    Ethics and Disabilities
    Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group
  • Health Care Issues
    Dealing with Grief during the Holidays
    Donna Medina, OSF Hospice
  • Heartland Issues
    Geared for Growth
    Jim McConoughey, Heartland Partnership
  • HR Issues
    Absenteeism Impacts Your Bottom Line
    Mary Pille, Employers' Association
  • Insurance Issues
    Identity Theft
    JR Runkel, Fortner Insurance Agency, Inc.
  • Investment Issues
    Do You Need Tax Deferral?
    Scott Elger, Morgan Stanley
  • Manufacturing Issues
    Improving Supplier Performance
    Tucker Kennedy, IMEC
  • Public Issues
    Congratulations to the 40 Leaders Under Forty
    Congressman Ray LaHood - U.S. Congress
  • Social Issues
    Collaboration is Key for Students' Success
    Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way
  • Staffing Issues
    Skills and Experience in the Hiring Process
    David Smith, Manpower Professional
  • Workforce Issues
    Career and Technical Education a Must
    Bashir Ali - Central Illinois Workforce Network

Also in This Issue...

4 Steps to Strengthen Relationships with your Auditor
Dave Seiler
A regular audit is good for the long-term health of your business. And, experts say, you can make the process far less stressful with some upfront planning, careful scheduling and a commitment to evaluation.
Changes to Charitable Provisions for Not-for-Profits
Duffy Armstrong
When President Bush signed the Pension Protection Act of 2006 into law on August 17, Goodwill took note, and for good reason.
Employees Unable to Perform Face an Uncertain Future
Scott R. Paulsen
Is an employer required to continue to employ someone who is unable to fulfill many, but not all, of the essential duties and responsibilities of his or her job?
Tap into Your LAN's Wireless Power
Julie Drake
Wireless LANs, or WLANs, have been on the scene for years now, but today they are being looked at as more than just data transmission points or "hot spots" in lobby or cafeteria areas.