INGRAM'S • May 2008 • Volume 34, No. 5
Made in Missouri
With so much river and lake water in the
vicinity, it’s no wonder the city of Lebanon —south of Lake of the Ozarks—is home to
four of the state’s top boat manufacturers.
by Gigi Cowell
On a Wing and a Prayer
After overcoming some legislative
turbulence, will Missouri’s new approach
help land mega-projects like Bombardier?
by Stephen Gibbs
Costs Driving Major
Constructions Trends
Despite the nation’s economic gloom and
shortages of materials, there’s still plenty of
work for the region’s construction companies.
by Dale Garrison
Kansas City: A World Engineering Leader
The average Kansas Citian probably isn’t
aware, but this region is an undisputed
world leader in a very high-profile industry:
engineering consulting firms.
by Dale Garrison
BUSINESS & COMMERCE
Sales Moves
Which Way Do I Go To Find Success?
by Jeffery Gitomer
Of Counsel
What an Economic Downturn Means
for Your Construction Project
by Susan McGreevy
Wealth Management
Securities-Based Lending—A Financing
Alternative for Investors
by Tom Freeman
Small Business Adviser
Recession-proof Your Small Business
by Stephen Browne
Financial Adviser
Key Elements of Fiduciary Duty for Plan
Sponsors
by Daniel G. Dolan
PERSPECTIVES
Editor's Note
Of All Places...
by Joe Sweeney
Between the Lines
Why There Will Be No Vote
on Affirmative Action
by Jack Cashill
