InterBusiness Issues - November 2007

Class of 2007
Leadership is the ability to get things done—to not only dream big dreams, but bring them to fruition. Each November, InterBusiness Issues dedicates an issue to our young leaders in central Illinois.

For the 14th year, InterBusiness Issues and Caterpillar Inc., along with sponsors RLI, Illinois Central College, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Health Alliance Medical Plans, South Side Bank, Commerce Bank and Farnsworth Group, present the new class of 40 Leaders Under Forty.

The Class of 2007 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 both their professional lives and supporting organizations that benefit their friends and neighbors. These remarkable individuals were honored at a prestigious awards ceremony November 7th at the Hotel Pere Marquette’s Cotillion Ballroom.

Features

Menold Construction & Restoration
What evolved from Menold’s skill as a mason is now an established company that recently celebrated its 30th year in business.
If your business is seeking quick ways to improve cash flow, look no further than a new building you’ve acquired or renovated or a recent improvement to your production line.
The Business of Building Leaders
Today, it is the competition for human ability and leadership skills which drives the success of companies.
Have you ever wondered what you actually pay for when you write that check for your monthly telephone bill?

Also in this issue...

Having a blog shows your willingness to inform and interact with customers in a relaxed, “regular guy or gal” manner.
Scientists have warned that carbon dioxide released during combustion of natural gas, oil and coal may lead to global warming.

Columns

Corn and Soybean Crops Flourish
Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
Done Deal: The Next Chapter
W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center
Celebrating Home Care & Hospice Month
Katie Jones, OSF Home Care
Scanning vs. Storage
Greg Dickerson, Iron Mountain
Culture Key to Continuous Improvement
Mike Waight, IMEC
Program Collaboration in Peoria Schools
Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way
Tremendous Challenges Ahead
Bashir Ali - Central Illinois Workforce Network
The Future of Chiropractic with Rapid Prototyping
Dr. Robert Zinser, Zinser Chiropractic Clinics
Government Where You Are
William Prather, Peoria County Board
What's Next for Peoria NEXT
Jim McConoughey - Heartland Partnership
Regular Checkups
Scott Elger - Robert W. Baird & Co.
Workplace Hernias
Dr. William Duensing, IWIRC Corp.
The Power of Networking
David Smith - Manpower Professional
Mayoral Teamwork at Play
Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
Ethics and Advancement
Dr. John Throop - The Summit Group
Leading Up to Get What You Need
Mary Pille - Employers' Association
A Significant Step for Mental Health
State Rep. Dave Leitch - 73rd District
Saluting Our Leaders
Congressman Ray LaHood - U.S. Congress
What a Difference a Year Makes
Brent Lonteen, Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau