InterBusiness Issues - March 2007

Mike Boyle
Integrating Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Primary Care Services

Employed with Fayette Companies since 1974 and now the company’s president and chief executive officer, Boyle says he couldn’t have found a more personally rewarding career. Fayette Companies is a behavioral health management firm which provides comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services. Boyle also serves as project director of the behavioral health recovery management project and has more than 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field as both a clinician and administrator. His current interests focus on the integration of mental health, substance abuse and primary care services in addition to the application of a disease management model for behavioral health.

Features

Publisher's Note
The Elephant in the Room
Crime. Unfairly or not, when it comes to our city, it’s all too often the elephant in the room.
Government Profile
Councilman George Jacob
Now finishing his second year on the Peoria City Council, George Jacob speaks to InterBusiness Issues about his political future and the challenging issues our city faces.
Business Profile
CSE Software
Based in Morton, CSE Software has grown over the years from its early '90s roots in computer training and hardware to focus on software development.
An Interview with Jimmiel Mandima
African Wildlife Foundation
Jimmiel Mandima is an aquatic ecologist and the director of the African Wildlife Foundation’s Zambezi Heartland Project.
A Legacy of Principled Leadership
The rich, black soil of central Illinois has produced a remarkable crop of principled public servants who have risen to national prominence and have had a profound impact on our country and our world.
Caterpillar Reports Highest Ever Sales and Profit
Marking the fourth straight year of double-digit profit growth and the third consecutive year of record sales and profit, Caterpillar Inc. reported 2006 sales and revenues of $41.517 billion and profit of $3.537 billion, or $5.17 per share, up 28 percent from a year ago.

Columns

  • Agricultural Issues
    Welcoming Winter Weather
    Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
  • Airport Issues
    Put Texas on Your Radar
    Ken Spirito, Greater Peoria Regional Airport
  • Chiropractic Issues
    Alternatives to Surgery
    Dr. Robert Zinser, Zinser Chiropractic Clinics
  • City Issues
    Careers for Youth
    Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
  • Community Issues
    Civic Federation Moving Forward
    W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center
  • Consulting Issues
    An Employee Transition Analysis
    Dorene L. Burkhalter, CGN & Associates
  • County Issues
    Filling the GAP
    William Prather, Peoria County Board
  • Debt Management Issues
    Five Steps to Saving Money
    Janice Parker, Central Illinois Debt Management & Credit Education, Inc.
  • Ethical Issues
    Ethics and Taxes
    Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group
  • Healthcare Issues
    Area Hospitals Go Smoke-Free
    Keith Steffen, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
  • Heartland Issues
    Chamber Provides Strategic Leadership
    Roberta Parks, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
  • HR Issues
    Do You Offer Total Rewards?
    Mary Pille, Employers' Association
  • Investment Issues
    Achieving Financial Success
    Scott Elger, Robert W. Baird & Co.
  • Junior Achievement Issues
    Cash in With Money Smart Week
    Larry Timm, Junior Achievement
  • Manufacturing Issues
    Peoria: Proudly Dependent
    Tucker Kennedy, IMEC
  • Occupational Health Issues
    Environmental Issues in the Workplace
    Michael Davis - IWIRC Corp.
  • Public Issues
    President's Policies Create Strong Economy
    Congressman Ray LaHood - U.S. Congress
  • Social Issues
    Community Impact
    Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way
  • Staffing Issues
    What We Can Learn From China
    David Smith, Manpower Professional
  • Tourism Issues
    Class in Session
    Brent Lonteen, Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Workforce Issues
    Tough Choices or Tough Times, Part Two
    Bashir Ali - Central Illinois Workforce Network

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Choosing Nonfinancial Measures for Your Company
Stan Lynall
In recent years, companies of all sizes have started to discover how nonfinancial measures can contribute to overall success.
Creating a Quality Interior Environment
Chrissy Hepner
Creating a quality interior environment is an invaluable aid to increase employee productivity and satisfaction.
Restore Trust in Email
Kip DuBois
There is no perfect way to end spam, but these are a few ways to effectively control it so that it does not become a financial drain on your network and your business.
The Importance of Reviewing Your Buy-Sell Agreement
Bethany Hearn
A periodic review of buy-sell agreements is often more important than most business owners realize.
Work: A Verb or a Noun?
Dave Walty
With the rising numbers of mobile and teleworkers becoming much of the norm, work is being viewed more as an action than a place.