Cover Story: No one is sure what will happen with health care exchanges

One thing is certain about health care exchanges.

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More biotech activity occurring in the region

For some who are investing in biotechnology, it is all about healing, feeding, and fueling the world. And that is what is happening with several companies in North Dakota, South Dakota and western Minnesota.

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How technology attracts more technology

Have you ever considered the magic of cake?

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VIEWPOINT: Economics, financial education good investment to strengthen economy and bolster communities

As I watch the news I am bombarded with a host of concepts that just a few years ago were limited to college economics classes.

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COMPANY SPOTLIGHT - M&M Manufacturing

A second-generation owner of M&M Manufacturing, a family-owned business in Viborg, S.D. is finding that running the day-to-day operations in a small community has its challenges, but also has its rewards.

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Chamber as a community leader

Leadership is not a one-day thing. It is a constant commitment to excellence, a habit. . . a daily practice. - John F. Kennedy

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - Huron, SD

When Dakota Provisions came to Huron, S.D., in 2005, many business leaders will say that was the turning point for the community.

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Cover Story: Region packed with energy potential

Energy sources are abundant in the three state region of North Dakota, South Dakota and western Minnesota.

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Energy: South Dakota couple develops solar energy trailer

A Trent, S. D. truck-driving couple is using solar energy to assist in cooling their trailer as they travel across the country.

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Energy: Investing back into western North Dakota

Western North Dakota is finding that those who have ties and a love of North Dakota are investing back into their home state.

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Being Prepared for 2012

When I was asked to write an article for the January issue of Prairie Business magazine, my first thought was, “How am I going to write an article about taxes without putting the readers to sleep?”

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WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA:Business incubator provides valuable resources for area entrepreneurs

“The Strom Center played an integral role in the launch of our company. They are a one-stop shop for any kind of business start-up.” - Kyle Thiel, Frontrunner Technologies

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WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA: United Pulse Trading Inc. expands to Minot

United Pulse Trading Inc. (“UPT”), a North Dakota based pulse processor and exporter focused on the buying, processing and export of lentils, beans, chickpeas and peas, will be expanding into the Minot, ND Value-Added Agricultural Complex.

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SOUTH DAKOTA: PHIT: All about improving health care

In an effort to improve health care in rural South Dakota, Horizon Health Care, Inc., headquartered in Howard, S. D., has been awarded a three-year, $900,000 Health Information Technology Grant.

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Meeting future entrepreneurs

Future entrepreneurs will be meeting other future entrepreneurs at the third annual Innovation Week on the North Dakota State University campus in Fargo, N. D. on Jan. 23-27.

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Innovation Week: New frontiers for economic development

Innovation is a vital cornerstone of economic development. New concepts push the frontiers of knowledge and bring positive results.

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ACTION SUMMIT:Highlighting agricultural innovation

Agricultural innovation will be one of the highlights at the inaugural Precision Ag Summit on Jan. 16-17 at the North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) Conference Center in Jamestown, N. D.

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ACTION SUMMIT: Precision Agriculture Summit provides evolution of agronomic practices

The increasing use of technology in production agriculture will be the topic of the first-ever Precision Agriculture Action Summit scheduled for Jan. 16-17 in Jamestown, ND at the North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) Conference Center.

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ACTION SUMMIT: First-ever Precision Ag Summit

The first ever Red River Valley Research Corridor Precision Agriculture Summit is being co-organized by the Red River Valley Research Corridor, North Dakota Farmers Union, and Lake Region State College’s Dakota Precision Ag Center and NDSU's Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.

Unique innovation keeps candles burning

Driving through Arkansas, Aaron and Sara McWilliams stopped at a winery and noticed wax taking shape around bottles. As the family continued their travels, Aaron McWilliams started to hypothesize about how to control the flow of wax to make the wax take any shape it would need to take.

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An ‘innovative’ New Year

As Prairie Business moves into 2012, the staff would like to wish everyone that has been supportive of this magazine and those who we have met in our travels around the region the best in the coming New Year.

GAME PLAN?

With the start of each year, most business leaders create a plan for success.