Recent base closures were a wakeup call for a region that not only depends on its military force for the revenue it represents but also LOVES the personnel who call the Plains their home now (and maybe tomorrow).
Seems like everyone realizes all at once that not only is training our workforce crucial to the future growth of the region, it can also be profitable.
With all the businesses dedicated to processing commodities into products, it's a miracle our entire table isn't covered with locally-grown foods... maybe some day that will be the case.
Gone are the days when touring consisted entirely of traveling to a destination just to take a few pictures...the new tourist expects adventure and a learning experience.
Sport fishing is high on the list for residents and visitors to the northern plains, where this most primeval endeavors is attracting high-tech anglers in pursuit of a wide variety of fish species.
With one of the largest populations of Native Americans in the nation, the Northern Plains could be the scene of a surge in employment on reservations, where many Indians are preparing for prosperity through gainful employment
Individuals and organizations from all walks of life are aggressively adjusting to EC with infrastructure, training, policies, and a zeal for adapting to the inevitable.
Despite many tales of doom and gloom 'out in the country' success stories are mounting with the arrival of high technology, telecommunications, and a mounting sense of optimism.