InterBusiness Issues - September 2006

Steve Thompson
Helping Others Accomplish Their Goals
Ever since a stint as a graduate assistant coaching wheelchair sports gave him a sense of fulfillment unlike any other, Steve Thompson has made it his personal goal to help others, especially those with disabilities or who don’t have the resources many of us take for granted.

Features

Publisher's Note
Museum Square is All of Us
Museum Square truly will be a regional jewel. It deserves public and private support beyond the city boundaries of Peoria.
Guest Editorial
Political Integrity and Fiscal Lies
The dishonest budgeting routine in Springfield reveals a credit card mentality—buy now, pay later—that's mortgaging our children's future.
Government Profile
Peoria City Councilman Eric Turner
Councilman Turner talks to IBI about his tenure on the Peoria City Council.
Business Profile
Doug Oberlander - VoiceSpring, LLC.
VoiceSpring delivers high-quality Voice-Over-IP telecommunications services to local consumers at a low cost with fantastic service.

Columns

  • Agricultural Issues
    Plat Books Keep It Simple
    Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
  • Airport Issues
    PIA Continues to Grow
    Ken Spirito, Greater Peoria Regional Airport
  • Chiropractic Issues
    Ignorance Doesn't Count
    Dr. Robert Zinser, Zinser Chiropractic Clinics
  • City Issues
    Let's Have the Discussion
    Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
  • Community Issues
    Renaissance Park: Part of the Bigger Picture
    W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center
  • Debt Management Issues
    Identity Theft: It Can Happen to You
    Nichole Handy, Central Illinois Debt Management & Credit Education, Inc.
  • Education Issues
    More Administration Nonsense?
    Dr. John Erwin, Illinois Central College
  • Ethical Issues
    Ethics and Immigration
    Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group
  • Health Care Issues
    Health Care IT Helps Save Patients' Lives
    Michael Nauman, OSF Healthcare System
  • HR Issues
    Can Better Communication Bridge the Gap?
    Mary Pille, Employers' Association
  • Insurance Issues
    Issues Surrounding Liability
    JR Runkel, Fortner Insurance Agency, Inc.
  • Investment Issues
    Plan for Increasing Life Expectancies
    Scott Elger, Morgan Stanley
  • Junior Achievement Issues
    Partnership for America's Youth
    Larry Timm, Junior Achievement
  • Manufacturing Issues
    Manufacturing Still Matters
    Tucker Kennedy, IMEC
  • Social Issues
    Leading the Way
    Stan Ogden, Heart of Illinois United Way
  • Staffing Issues
    E-Learning: One Solution to Corporate Training
    David Smith, Manpower Professional
  • Workforce Issues
    Forum to Highlight Economic Competitiveness
    Bashir Ali - Central Illinois Workforce Network

Also in This Issue...

Caterpillar Reports Record Second Quarter, Again Raises Outlook
Caterpillar, Inc. reported a 41 percent increase in profit per share on a 13 percent increase in sales and revenues compared with the second quarter 2005.
Keep Financial Balance in Your Retirement Accounts
Dennis Fulkerson
When it comes to maintaining an appropriate mix of retirement investments, Americans appear to be fooling themselves.
Orders of Protection May Soon Safeguard Lassie
Roni VanAusdall
If House Bill 5788 becomes law, pets may be listed by name as protected parties in Official Orders of Protection issued by the court system.