InterBusiness Issues - March 2008

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

Publisher's Note
Lincoln, Denial, and the Stormy Present
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.
iSoy Technologies
The Peoria-bred company iSoy Technologies has discovered an innovative new ingredient for anti-aging cosmetics.
The Realities and Rewards of Globalization
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.
Leading the Way for Future Engineers
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.
City of Peoria Comprehensive Plan
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?”

Columns

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

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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the I-74 Reconstruction Project
InterBusiness Issues - March 2008
by Brad McMillan
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.”
Five Steps Retirees Can Take To Help Boost Income
InterBusiness Issues - March 2008
by Joshua T. Waite
"...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.”
Global Strength Powers Caterpillar to Record Sales and Profit
InterBusiness Issues - March 2008
Caterpillar, Inc. announced the fifth straight year of record sales and revenues and the fourth consecutive year of record profit.