Building a Career in Banking
The President and CEO of South Side Bank, Dave Cochran has worked his way up the banking management ladder. Since he began his career in banking in 1970, Cochran has seen many advances in the industry. His experience working for a consumer finance company and other banks allows him to easily recognize the unique services South Side Bank offers to its customers in the Peoria area. When Cochran began his career, the use of computers was nowhere near as prevalent as it is today, and online banking hadn’t even been conceptualized. He notes that the rise of the Internet has completely changed the way people bank and predicts that there will someday be a way to make deposits and withdraw cash online. A native of Pekin, Cochran serves on the board of governors for the Pekin Country Club and the board of the Central Illinois Chapter of the American Red Cross. He enjoys spending time with his family, both on and off the golf course. As the youngest of 11 children, he truly values the time he is able to spend with his wife, daughters and grandchildren.
Features
Publisher's Note
If succession planning is so important to a company’s vitality, why is it ignored?
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The Chinese School Program is linking China and America one student at a time.
Although these couples weren’t aware of each other’s responses, they couldn’t have been more similar in terms of their feelings and approach to working together as spouses.
In this increasingly competitive global environment, it’s increasingly imperative to run businesses more effectively and take advantage of every opportunity.
When decorating for yourself, have the courage to let you be you without worrying about what others will think.
The Illinois Human Rights Act significantly alters the procedures available to employees claiming discrimination, harassment or retaliation.
Columns
E85 Stations Projected to Double in 2008
Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
A Brief Respite
Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
Improving Financial Sustainability
William Prather, Peoria County Board
Community Celebration Showcases Hidden Talent
Dr. John Erwin - Illinois Central College
Business Travel Ethics
Dr. John Throop - The Summit Group
Options for Medicare Part D
Tara Flippin, OSF Healthcare System
Guardian Angels of Technology Commercialization
Kyle Ham, Peoria NEXT
Area Employers Named Employers of the Year
Mary Pille - Employers' Association
An Excellent Time to Plan Your Estate
Scott Elger - Robert W. Baird & Co.
New Book Raises Awareness
Larry Timm - Junior Achievement
State Government Should Not Hinder Job Growth
State Sen. Dale Risinger, 37th Senate District
Now... Where'd I Put That Order?
Mark Baer, IMEC
What Employers Need to Know
Pete Duvendack, IWIRC Corp.
Water Projects Bill Finally Becomes Law
Congressman Ray LaHood - U.S. Congress
A Good Time to Start Year-Round Giving
Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way
Networking Step by Step
David Smith - Manpower Professional
The 2007 Workforce Forum
Bashir Ali - Central Illinois Workforce Network
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