INGRAM'S • August 2008 • Volume 34, No. 8

Features


Kings & Queens of the Castle

Ingram’s honors winning teams and they present CEOpen proceeds to seven area non-profits.


Black Book

Michael J. Archer, President of Applebee’s International, Inc

by
Gigi Cowell

The Next Big Thing?
To keep downtown’s momentum going, a new 1,000-room convention hotel is on everyone’s wish list. The question is, how to pay for it?

by Stephen Gibbs

Brain Drain
Are tightened immigration requirements setting up a whole new brain drain?

by Gigi Cowell

Architects Adapt to a Changing World

Changes in the design community continue toward sustainability sustainable movement.
by Dale Garrison

Show-Me the Money

Banks simply aren’t lending much money, hampering new construction projects.


COLUmns


BUSINESS & COMMERCE

Sales Moves

Are small business owners salespeople in disguise? Yes!
by
Jeffrey Gitomer

Wealth Management

Asset Allocation in Today’s Markets
by
Bob Rippy


Education Technology

Distance Education Technology
by
Carolyn McKnight and Rick Smetana


Of Counsel

Parental Rights, Involvement Don’t End at the Entrance to the Ivory Tower
by
Woody Cozad


Financial Adviser

Business Still Good for Regional Banks
by
Linda Hanson


Small Business Adviser

Environmentally Sound Business Practices
are Feasible
by
Brett McCown

General Editorial


PERSPECTIVES

Editor’s Note

About Winners
by
Joe Sweeney

Between the Lines

Saving the Economy One Fat Kid at a Time
by Jack Cashill


Higher Education Industry Outlook Report

 

 

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Special Section


Best of Business KC:
Celebrating 20 Years
Ingram’s readers name the best in Kansas City area business.

by
Chris Becicka and Margaret Cashill

20 in Their Twenties

Ingram’s salutes 20 young entrepreneurs, men and women to watch in the years ahead.

INGRAM'S LIFESTYLE

Sports & Entertainment:

Kansas City is ready for some football

After Hours:

Entertainment

Arts & Culture:

Quality theater for all

Health & Wellness:

What’s for dinner?

Luxury Vehicles:

High efficiency cars