Spring 2008 issue of Horizons

horizons

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

CONTENTS

ii Welcome 1-2 RubinBrown New Hire & Awards 4 For Your Money 5-6 International News: Baker Tilly 7-8 Feature Article: Position Your Company to Attract Top Talent

9-11 General Topics: Got Talent? 13-16 Guest Article: Ginny Barnes, G.B. Communications, Inc.

Industry News

17-18 ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS 19-22 CONTRACTORS 23-24 HOME BUILDERS 25-26 LAW FIRMS 27-28 MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION 29-30 MORTGAGE BANKING

31-32 NOT-FOR-PROFIT 33-35 PUBLIC SECTOR

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

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