The Peoria Woman - September 2006

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Mary Bell
Enthusiasm Paves Her Road to Success
Mary Bell has advanced through a number of marketing and leadership positions for Caterpillar Inc. since she joined the company in 1981. Thanks to her perseverance, enterprise, and earned trust, Bell now holds the position of vice president of Caterpillar and chairman and president of Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc.
Features
Publisher's Note
Lifeline or Leash?
No doubt about it, technology has become a necessity rather than a luxury. Critical for business, it seems work stops—period—when the computer network is down.
Lead Story
Pampering Your Pets
Celebrities such as Paris Hilton have taken pampering their pets to a whole new level, with designer clothing and jewelry, custom-made beds, and other luxury items. However, they’re not the only ones spoiling their pets these days—and some Peoria area businesses are making it possible for local residents to pamper their pets just like the stars do.
Peoria Profile
Diana Hall: Bard Optical
President/owner of Bard Optical Diana Hall truly graduated from the school of hard knocks, and is a phenomenal success because of it.
Columns
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A Weighty Matter
Gained weight after having children? Worried about middle-age spread? Gone up a dress size or two? Do you have heart disease? Do you have diabetes? Now may be a good time to try to lose weight before your weight starts affecting your health.