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Past Issues - 2002

Transportation and Trade - December 2002

The heart of North America would seem like a good place to warehouse goods and services for distribution to outlying communities ...

Alternative Energy - November 2002

Over the years, many of us kept our eyes on the horizon line, looking for those wind generators and following the early experiments of the 70s and 80s.

Distributors - October 2002

The heart of North America would seem like a good place to warehouse goods and services for distribution to outlying communities ... maybe that's why we have so many strong distributors in the region.

Internet Services - August 2002

When the spider told the fly to step into his web, he could never have imagined the webs of today's technical world. The Internet weaves its' own intrigue and can tangle the nerves of people stepping into it.

Beyond the borders - September 2002

Exporting commodities, goods, and services from the Northern Plains is getting more attention lately, and for good reasons for businesses that look beyond our borders for greater sales opportunities.

Manufacturing Muscle - July 2002

An industrious people can't seem to help pursuing industry, despite national trends of fewer manufacturing jobs. On the Northern Plains we keep adding high-paying jobs in a booming manufacturing sector.

The Media - June 2002

It's not easy sorting through the 'popular wisdom' and the reality of corporate media ownership, but it appears the Northern Plains is showing a net gain in news coverage and financial commitment from out-of-state.

Technology Transfer - May 2002

Through a series of well-documented, connected events, the new economy and high-technology careers demands highly educated employees.

Open for Business - April 2002

Vacation plans will be easy to make after reading the cover story on tourism opportunities in our prairie region.

Insurance - March 2002

Insurance companies in the region have taken a pounding

The State of Agriculture - February 2002

The State of Agriculture

Entrepreneurs and Intellectual Capital - January 2002

You can't just talk the talk when you say you intend to encourage entrepreneurs and new business, you've got provide a framework of assistance for new ideas. That framework is more than adequate on the Northern Plains.