INGRAM'S • January 2009• Volume 35, No. 1
Ingram's Celebrates 35 Years of Archiving Business
In some ways, the KC of 2009 is eerily similar to the KC of 1975—fresh off a massive building boom, but entering uncertain times.
by Stephen Gibbs
Kansas City Commerce (circa ‘75)
Kansas City was at the top of its game in 1975 and Ingram’s is proud to archive this and each subsequent rich chapter of our regional history.
by Jack Cashill and Sherman Titens
Delivery of Services and Products (circa 1975)
Healthcare (circa1975)
Education (circa1975)
Real Estate and Construction (circa 1975)
Banking & Financial Services (circa 1975)
Biggest Deals in 35 Years
The transactions that have helped shape and mold the metro.
by Dale Garrison
Ingram’s Legends (class of ‘09)
We salute 21 honorees and welcome them into the prestigious class of Ingram’sLegends.
by Diane Kruse
Lost Landmarks and Enduring Icons
Enjoy a tour of KC’s lost treasures and those thathave withstood the test of time.
by Rebecca Wessler
Icons of Education
Ingram’sis pleased to unveil a recognition pro-gram in honor of the area’s Icons of Education.
by Stephen Gibbs
BUSINESS & COMMERCE
Sales Moves
Is the Sky Falling? Is the Weather Changing?
by Jeffrey Gitomer
Of Counsel
You Wouldn’t Want to be Jailed in a Third-World Country
by Patrick McLarney
Wealth Management
Learning From the Past, Present and the Unpleasant
by Hank Herrmann
Financial Adviser
Turbulent Times, Then and Now
by Byron Thompson
Small Business Adviser
Historical Perspective on Local Taxes
by John Meara
PERSPECTIVES
Editor’s Note
ASalute to a Great City and its Leaders
by Joe Sweeney
Between the Lines
The Good Old Days Weren’t
by Jack Cashill
General Industry Outlook Report
by Jack Cashill
