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18 COVER STORY ❘ Working the Supply Chain ❘ Economic challenges increase the significance of small manufacturers to OEMs 24 REAL ESTATE ❘ A River Runs Through Them ❘ Several property redevelopment projects enhancing the banks of the Fox River 30 ENTREPRENEURIAL ❘ Artists as Entrepreneurs ❘ Program teaches liberal arts students to think from a bottom-line perspective 36 HEALTH CARE ❘ Cost Comparison Updates ❘ Our annual list sharing costs of common medical procedures across the region
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4 From the Publisher 40 Professionally Speaking 6 Since We Last Met 10 Build Up Pages 17 Pierce Stronglove 35 Guest Commentary 42 Who’s News 49 Business Calendar 50 Advertiser Index 52 Government 54 Key Statistics
This attractive image of a welder hard at work adding value to a product represents at least one step in a manufacturer’s supply chain.
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