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InterBusiness Issues - March 2008

Scott Klaus
Scott Klaus
Klaus Companies

Scott Klaus has worked for Klaus Companies since college and has been serving as vice president for 15 years. He manages the company’s Whirlpool territory and field sales, and is proud to be a part of a family-owned business in Peoria. When his grandfather began the company in 1919, he sold electronic parts out of a saddle shop in Eureka. Through their hard work and dedication, three generations of the Klaus family have grown the business to include the information technology and audio-visual integration services they offer today.

Features

City of Peoria Comprehensive Plan
by Ray Lees
City of Peoria Planning Commission
The Comprehensive Plan asks the question, “Where do we, as a community, want to be in twenty years, and what do we need to do to make that happen?”
iSoy Technologies
by Amy Groh
The Peoria-bred company iSoy Technologies has discovered an innovative new ingredient for anti-aging cosmetics.
Leading the Way for Future Engineers
by Amy Groh
Project Lead the Way is a national program to raise awareness and interest in the field of engineering for junior high and high school students.
Portcard.net: Authenticating Identity on the Internet
A new online service protects you—and your children—from predators who hide behind the anonymity of the Internet.
Publisher's Note
Lincoln, Denial, and the Stormy Present
by Jan Wright, Publisher
For too long, our country has been in denial—about the economy, our standing in the world and the difficult choices we must confront to remain competitive in a global marketplace.
The Realities and Rewards of Globalization
Jamie Fox
Caterpillar, Inc.
On the whole, globalization has been extremely positive. But at times it’s difficult to see the overall positive effects, which have been gradual and steady over time.

Also in this issue...

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the I-74 Reconstruction Project
by Brad McMillan
Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service
On a cold, blustery February weeknight, approximately 150 Bradley students and faculty heard a diverse panel present “A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the I-74 Reconstruction Project.”
Global Strength Powers Caterpillar to Record Sales and Profit
Caterpillar, Inc. announced the fifth straight year of record sales and revenues and the fourth consecutive year of record profit.
Five Steps Retirees Can Take To Help Boost Income
by Joshua T. Waite
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
"...you have to invest knowing that you could have another 25 to 30 years to live. After all, it’s better to have money left over when you die than to run out of money while you are still alive.”

Columns

Agricultural Issues
Agriculture More Efficient that Ever
Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
Education Issues
Community, Careers and the College
Dr. John Erwin - Illinois Central College
Heartland Issues
Chamber Works to "Showcase" Your Business
Jim McConoughey - Heartland Partnership
Investment Issues
Operating Profits Indicate Performance
Scott Elger - Robert W. Baird & Co.
Manufacturing Issues
Bring It Back Home: U.S. Suppliers Ready to Play
Ken Owen, IMEC
Tourism Issues
"What Are We Doing Here"
Brent Lonteen, Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
City Issues
The City Marches into Spring
Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
Ethical Issues
The Ethics of Favors
Dr. John Throop - The Summit Group
HR Issues
Wage and Hour Violations on the Rise
Mary Pille - Employers' Association
Junior Achievement Issues
JA Titan: Online Business Strategy Competition
Larry Timm - Junior Achievement
Social Issues
A Driver and Partner for Change
Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way
County Issues
Reflecting On Our Future
William Prather, Peoria County Board
Healthcare Issues
A Regional Center for Referral
Dr. David Gorenz, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Innovation Issues
Partners in Growth
Kyle Ham, Peoria NEXT
Legislative Issues
Education: A Top Legislative Priority
State Rep. Mike Smith, 91st District
Staffing Issues
The Cover Letter
David Smith - Manpower Professional