InterBusiness Issues - February 2008

Sandy Moldovan
STS Consultants/AECOM
As a freshman registering for college classes at the University of Illinois, Sandy Moldovan made a decision which would alter his career path. This decision led him to graduate with an engineering degree and start a firm with two partners.

Features

Publisher's Note
The American Dream in Need of an Overhaul
Somehow, we’ve got to regain that unique sense of optimism that once defined this country.
Business Profile
InformMed
InformMed, the first tenant of the Peoria NEXT Innovation Center, is improving the quality of patient care by revolutionizing point-of-care technology with its pac2 device.
The Geopolitics of Climate Change
Regardless of one’s conclusions about the causes of climate change, the world’s citizens have no choice but to examine the broad range of impending impacts on our limited resources.
Retention of Email: Why Bother?
Does your organization need a policy for managing retention and preservation of email?
Business Income Tax Credits
Another key component of tax planning and compliance is ensuring that a business is utilizing all available income tax credits.
Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow's Workforce
When thinking about jobs and careers, high school students face a challenging future.

Columns

  • Agricultural Issues
    A Rapidly Changing World for Agriculture
    Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
  • Business Coaching Issues
    Overcoming the "Knowing-Doing" Gap
    Joy Duling, A 25 Hour Day
  • City Issues
    State of the City 2008
    Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
  • Community Issues
    New Perspectives for the Future
    W. Michael Bryant, Methodist Medical Center
  • County Issues
    Surveying Our Performance
    William Prather, Peoria County Board
  • Education Issues
    Education, Elections and the Economy
    Dr. John Erwin - Illinois Central College
  • Employer/Employee Benefit Issues
    Finding a Good Insurance Broker
    Tim Wyman, The Wyman Group
  • Healthcare Issues
    One-Year Anniversary of Quality Quest for Health
    Dr. Gail Amundson, Quality Quest for Health
  • Heartland Issues
    Regional Statistics: The Big Picture
    Vickie Clark - The Heartland Partnership
  • HR Issues
    Tips for Avoiding the Sting of Cupid's Arrow
    Mary Pille - Employers' Association
  • Innovation Issues
    Companies at the Innovation Center
    Kyle Ham, Peoria NEXT
  • Investment Issues
    Plan for the Future: Education Savings Options
    Scott Elger - Robert W. Baird & Co.
  • Legislative Issues
    Helping Young People Think Globally
    Keith Sommer, Illinois State Representative
  • Manufacturing Issues
    Attacking the Manufacturing Workforce Challenge
    Tucker Kennedy, IMEC
  • Occupational Health Issues
    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    Dr. Dru Hauter, IWIRC
  • Social Issues
    The Importance of Early Childhood Literacy
    Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way
  • Staffing Issues
    Follow-Up Correspondence
    David Smith - Manpower Professional
  • Tourism Issues
    A Tremendous Year for Tourism
    Brent Lonteen, Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Also in This Issue...

Business Bulletins
The latest in business news in central Illinois.
International Humanitarian Law
by Vickie Parry
It’s important that we be familiar with the principles of International Humanitarian Law, the Geneva Conventions and other bodies of international law that protect lives and alleviate suffering around the world.
Private Equity Market Offers Opportunities for Manufacturers
by Stan Lynall
For closely held manufacturers looking to finance growth while controlling personal risk by diversifying their net worth, recapitalization through a private equity group (PEG) is an increasingly attractive option.
Where, Oh Where, Do Those Dollars Go? Part II
by Julie Drake
The Rural Health Care Program is intended to ensure that rural healthcare providers pay no more for telecommunications in the provision of healthcare services than their urban counterparts.