InterBusiness Issues - October 2006

Aaron Schock
Fighting to Make Changes in Springfield

After successfully running for District 150's school board right out of high school, State Representative Aaron Schock has clearly made a name for himself in his political work for central Illinois. Despite advice from the political establishment to surrender his political career until he had a little more time and experience under his belt, Schock has approached his post with dogged determination to change the way things have been done in Springfield.

Features

Publisher's Note
The Wage Name Game
Remember when life was so simple, and every once in a while the same old tired debate over the minimum wage emerged?
Guest Editorial
Positioning Illinois as a World Energy Leader
The announcement that Tuscola and Mattoon represent half of the "final four" contenders for the $1 billion FutureGen Industrial Alliance’s coal-fueled power plant is a momentous alert to the world that Illinois is a leader in the energy business.
Government Profile
East Peoria Mayor Charles F. Dobbelaire
We sit down for a chat with Mayor Charles F. Dobbelaire, the mayor of East Peoria.
Business Profile
Dr. Amir Al-Khafaji: International Construction Innovation Conference
With the help of chairman Dr. Amir Al-Khafaji, the executive director of the Center for Emerging Technologies in Infrastructure (CETI), the second International Construction Innovation Conference (ICIC)will take place in Peoria once again, on October 30 and 31.
IBI List
Hotels and Accommodations
The latest IBI List offers a variety of hotels and accomodations.

Columns

  • Agricultural Issues
    Improvements Increase River Efficiency
    Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
  • Airport Issues
    New Services: Success for Us All
    Ken Spirito, Greater Peoria Regional Airport
  • Chiropractic Issues
    CRASH Symposium
    Dr. Robert Zinser, Zinser Chiropractic Clinics
  • City Issues
    ICIC Placing Peoria on the Map
    Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
  • Consulting Issues
    Improving Cost, Quality, and Time to Market
    Seshadri Guha, CGN & Associates
  • County Issues
    A Partner in Government
    David Williams - Peoria County
  • Ethical Issues
    Ethics and the Use of Money
    Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group
  • Health Care Issues
    Collaboration Serving Thousands
    Dr. David Gorenz, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
  • HR Issues
    Top Performers: Fuel for Economic Development
    Mary Pille, Employers' Association
  • Investment Issues
    Starting Over: On My Own Again
    Scott Elger, Morgan Stanley
  • Manufacturing Issues
    IMEC At Ten
    Tucker Kennedy, IMEC
  • Occupational Health Issues
    Modified Duty Programs in the Workplace
    Michael Davis - IWIRC Corp.
  • Public Issues
    Lebanon and Israel Sharing the Same Goal
    Congressman Ray LaHood - U.S. Congress
  • Social Issues
    Children are Born Learning
    Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way
  • Staffing Issues
    Aspects of the Hiring Process: Part 1
    David Smith, Manpower Professional
  • Workforce Issues
    2006 State of the Workforce Report
    Bashir Ali - Central Illinois Workforce Network

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Employee Performance Management: A Strategic Advantage
InterBusiness Issues - October 2006
Jeff Fago
An employee performance review often is an isolated evaluation of an individual based on that person’s specific functional roles and responsibilities, sometimes in context of department or divisional goals, but not always relating to the rest of the business.
Minority Shareholder's Stock Worth Much More in 2007
InterBusiness Issues - October 2006
Michael Fritz
Effective January 1, 2007, Public Act 94-0889 will bring clarification and new meaning to minority shareholder rights by defining fair value for purposes of valuing stock and ownership interests in Illinois corporations and limited liability companies.
Waterfront Development: Liquid Gold for Cities and Businesses
InterBusiness Issues - October 2006
Terry Peterson
Land is one of the few commodities that appreciates over time. Most cities and small communities are now realizing that the waterfront they turned their back on for so many years can be the savior for the next economic boom.