InterBusiness Issues - February 2007

Dennis Triggs
Courting Public School Districts
Born and raised in the Peoria area, Dennis Triggs has traveled across the country and Europe to accomplish his goals. From Washington D.C. for law school and later to Germany for the Air Force—with a young family in tow—Triggs says he would have to live a thousand lives to pursue everything in which he has an interest. Now, as the senior member of the law firm Miller, Hall & Triggs, the father of two grown children said he has the opportunity to fulfill his civic responsibilities. Working with the Peoria Area World Affairs Council and the Central Illinois Chapter of the American Red Cross, Triggs said he is grateful to be able to give back to the community. He and his wife, Judy, live in Morton.

Features

Publisher's Note
Making it Easier to be Green
Green is an old buzzword whose time seems to have come, and it’s an issue which most of us can agree is important.
Business Profile
Andrew Black: Princeville State Bank
Banking isn’t just a career; it runs in the family for Andrew Black, President/CEO of Princeville State Bank. Black is a fourth-generation banker, as his great-grandfather T.E. Murphy started Princeville State Bank and his grandfather William German is chairman of the board.
Start Planning Now for Your 2007 Taxes
The spring tax-filing season for 2006 has arrived, but planning now for your 2007 corporate and individual tax positions could be an effective strategy to reduce your overall tax bill.
Financial Reporting for Business Needs
With the tax season just around the corner, now is a good time for businesses to determine which type of financial service may be needed.

Columns

  • Agricultural Issues
    Growing Into Added Value
    Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
  • Chiropractic Issues
    Innate Intelligence
    Dr. Robert Zinser, Zinser Chiropractic Clinics
  • City Issues
    A Promise to Educate Peoria
    Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
  • Consulting Issues
    Encouraging a Competent Workforce
    Animesh Arora, CGN & Associates
  • County Issues
    Action Breeds Effective Governance
    William Prather, Peoria County Board
  • Debt Management Issues
    Assess Your Financial Health
    Janice Parker, Central Illinois Debt Management & Credit Education, Inc.
  • Education Issues
    Where Community Colleges Go, So Goes the Nation
    Dr. John Erwin, Illinois Central College
  • Ethical Issues
    Ethical Challenges and Confidentiality
    Dr. John Throop, The Summit Group
  • Health Care Issues
    The Gift of Advancing Healthcare
    Roger Meyer, OSF Healthcare Foundation
  • Heartland Issues
    Fueling the Economic Engine
    Sandy Moldovan, Economic Development Council
  • HR Issues
    The Multi-Generational Workforce
    Mary Pille, Employers' Association
  • Investment Issues
    A New Retirement Savings Option
    Scott Elger, Robert W. Baird & Co.
  • Manufacturing Issues
    The Lean on Manufacturing Strategy
    Tucker Kennedy, IMEC
  • Occupational Health Issues
    Workers' Compensation Fraud IV: The Employer
    Michael Davis - IWIRC Corp.
  • Public Issues
    High Hopes for Illinois River Action
    Congressman Ray LaHood - U.S. Congress
  • Social Issues
    The Voice of Nonprofit Agencies
    Michael Stephan, Heart of Illinois United Way
  • Staffing Issues
    Short on Talent, Tall on Employees
    David Smith, Manpower Professional
  • Workforce Issues
    Tough Choices or Tough Times
    Bashir Ali - Central Illinois Workforce Network

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Small Companies Can Have Call Centers Too
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Julie Drake
While small to medium businesses have different needs than the large companies, call center technology can be applied on a smaller scale.
Traffic Nightmare or Safe Intersection?
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Rowland Hoslet
Those who like roundabouts say they're easy, safe and keep traffic moving. Those who don't like them say roundabouts are confusing and make you veer right in order to turn left.
When the Weather Outside is Frightful, is the Pay Delightful?
InterBusiness Issues - February 2007
Scott R. Paulsen
Last year on December 1, central Illinois woke up to eight to 12 inches of snow and blanketing sheets of ice and sleet. Now the issue is coming to employers: are employees entitled to a day’s wages for the weather-related day off?