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InterBusiness Issues - December 2007
Dave Cochran
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

A Lesson in Artwork: Choosing the Right Decor For Your Office
by Sara Browning
When decorating for yourself, have the courage to let you be you without worrying about what others will think.
China's Classroom
Joining Nations Through Language and Culture
by Sara Browning
The Chinese School Program is linking China and America one student at a time.
Love and Business - Success or Disaster?
by Amy Groh
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.
Publisher's Note
Grooming a Successor
by Jan Wright, Publisher
If succession planning is so important to a company’s vitality, why is it ignored?
Why Manufacturers Need to Export
by Dave Seiler
RSM McGladrey
In this increasingly competitive global environment, it’s increasingly imperative to run businesses more effectively and take advantage of every opportunity.
Do Jury Trials Loom in Your Future?
by Tracy C. Litzinger
Howard & Howard Attorneys, P.C.
The Illinois Human Rights Act significantly alters the procedures available to employees claiming discrimination, harassment or retaliation.

Also in this issue...

AICPA Business Valuation Standards
by Bethany Hearn
Clifton Gunderson LLP
An overview of of the Standards which provide detailed principle-based guidance for CPAs performing valuation services.
Caterpillar Boasts Record Third-Quarter Sales and Revenues
Caterpillar Inc. announced third-quarter sales and revenues of $11.442 billion, an all-time quarterly high.
Business Bulletins
The latest in business news in central Illinois.

Columns

Agricultural Issues
E85 Stations Projected to Double in 2008
Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
Education Issues
Community Celebration Showcases Hidden Talent
Dr. John Erwin - Illinois Central College
Heartland Issues
Guardian Angels of Technology Commercialization
Kyle Ham, Peoria NEXT
Junior Achievement Issues
New Book Raises Awareness
Larry Timm - Junior Achievement
Occupational Health Issues
What Employers Need to Know
Pete Duvendack, IWIRC Corp.
Staffing Issues
Networking Step by Step
David Smith - Manpower Professional
City Issues
A Brief Respite
Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
Ethical Issues
Business Travel Ethics
Dr. John Throop - The Summit Group
HR Issues
Area Employers Named Employers of the Year
Mary Pille - Employers' Association
Legislative Issues
State Government Should Not Hinder Job Growth
State Sen. Dale Risinger, 37th Senate District
Public Issues
Water Projects Bill Finally Becomes Law
Congressman Ray LaHood - U.S. Congress
Workforce Issues
The 2007 Workforce Forum
Bashir Ali - Central Illinois Workforce Network
County Issues
Improving Financial Sustainability
William Prather, Peoria County Board
Healthcare Issues
Options for Medicare Part D
Tara Flippin, OSF Healthcare System
Investment Issues
An Excellent Time to Plan Your Estate
Scott Elger - Robert W. Baird & Co.
Manufacturing Issues
Now... Where'd I Put That Order?
Mark Baer, IMEC
Social Issues
A Good Time to Start Year-Round Giving
Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way