INGRAM'S • December 2009• Volume 35, No. 12
Reframing the Debate
Different perspectives on remedies for the nation's health-care reform effort may actually be getting in the way of our ability to move forward on a critical issue.
by Claude Thau
Still Time to Get It Right
Five years after a vision was laid out for remaking the regional economy into a center for life sciences and research, much has been accomplished. And much remains to be done, a new report says.
by Dennis Boone
Crossing the Lines
New research consortium backed by regional universities seeks data to help unlock continuing mysteries of student success on each side of the state line.
Local Heroes
Meet five individuals whose sense of community calls them to service as volunteers year-round.
Corporate Champions
These companies see the value in giving back to Kansas City.
Kansas Funding Crisis
by Dennis Boone
BUSINESS & COMMERCE
Sales Moves
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus!
by Jeffrey Gitomer
Financial Adviser
Right strategies can maximize your charitable gifts
by Leslie Daff and Randy Gardner
Small Business Adviser
Community colleges can provide training solutions
by Sally Winship
Wealth Management
Don't let the '09 tax clock strike midnight
by Dan Powers
PERSPECTIVES
Editor’s Note
The Untouchables
by Joe Sweeney
Between the Lines
For some peace and quiet, give me back the smoke
by Jack Cashill
