Fall 2008 issue of Horizons

horizons

knowledge. commitment. value. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND BUSINESS CONSULTANTS

CONTENTS

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Welcome

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RubinBrown New Hires & Promotions

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Announcements

7-8 For Your Money 9-10 International News: Baker Tilly International 11-12 General Topics: Leadership In A Changing World 13-15 General Topics: Leading Through Change 17-18 General Topics: RubinBrown l LEAD Program 19-22 Guest Feature: Modifying Your Leadership Approach To Effect Change 23-26 Guest Article: Dan Buck, CEO, St. Patrick Center 27-30 Client Spotlight: The Sound Room

INDUSTRY NEWS

31-32 CONTRACTORS 33-34 HOME BUILDERS 35-36 HOSPITALITY AND GAMING 37-38 MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION

39-41 NOT-FOR-PROFIT 43-45 PUBLIC SECTOR 47-48 REAL ESTATE

INFORMATION Editor: Tim Shannon Graphic Design: Hughes Communications Specialist: Michelle Ward

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