Ryan Schuster
Ryan writes several stories every month for the publication in addition to editing stories, working with freelance writers and coordinating the publication's coverage. He previously worked as a business reporter at the Grand Forks Herald and Bakersfield Californian newspapers. Ryan grew up in Minnesota and Wisconsin.Articles
WOMEN IN BUSINESS: DONNA ELBERT
Regional manager, Precision Diagnostic Services Inc., Fargo
RELATED CONTENTSTADIUMS AS INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS
As I looked over a number of construction projects in the works throughout the region while compiling the July issue, I found myself wishing another one — a new Minnesota Vikings stadium — was also in the pipeline.
RELATED CONTENTQwest to be acquired by CenturyLink 
Denver-based Qwest Communications would be acquired by CenturyLink in a deal that is expected to produce a stronger combined national telecommunications company with operations in 37 states.
RELATED CONTENTCOVER SERIES: Software as a Service becoming more nimble
One of the biggest knocks against Software as a Service has been its uniform approach to web-based software solutions that has limited the amount of customization available to individual firms.
RELATED CONTENTCOVER SERIES: Why SaaS may not be right for your business
Software as a Service applications aren’t ideal fits for all industries and types of businesses.
RELATED CONTENTQ&A: STEVE MAJKRZAK
Most customers who pass through the new Panchero’s Mexican Grill location in Fargo assume Steve Majkrzak is a twenty something employee or the restaurant’s general manager.
RELATED CONTENTThe importance of customer service
Customer service. What kind of business do you want to be?
RELATED CONTENTFrom the editor's desk: A double shot of caffeine
In today’s non-stop world, a cup of coffee with a plastic cover is part energy drink to keep you alert, along with some caramel and whip cream while you’re at it. It also doubles as breakfast.
RELATED CONTENTFrom the editor's desk: Things could always be worse
Three of the nation’s lowest four metro unemployment rates are located in North Dakota and five of the nation’s top 12 metro unemployment rates are in either North Dakota or South Dakota. Not bad considering the national unemployment rate is hovering around 10 percent with many metros even higher.
RELATED CONTENTFrom the editor's desk: The myth of multitasking
With the speed of business today and the many demands on our time, we are forced to do many things at one time. But are we really getting any more done?
RELATED CONTENTFROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: New look, same great magazine
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From the editors desk: What we can do better?
During its eight years of existence, Prairie Business has established itself as a top-notch business magazine and a trusted resource for business managers in the Northern Plains. But there is always room for improvement. What do you think of Prairie Business? What do you like about it and what could be better?
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