Editorials 
Publisher’s Notes: Reforming Washington
Elections this fall give our country the chance to send a clear message to elected officials everywhere. As we move closer to November, the stakes have never been higher as voters go to the polling booths to cast ballots. With 37 Senate, 435 House and 37 governor seats up for grabs, this year’s midterm election [...]
40 Under 40
This year’s 40 Under 40 had the distinction of receiving the most nominations in the list’s history. Sifting through the nominations, reading about so many excellent young professionals and then choosing only 40 of them was certainly a daunting task. But we had a team of dedicated partners who took the challenge and meticulously sifted [...]
Editor’s Notes
The economic forecast nationwide is as bleak as the weather: frozen credit, a blizzard of bailouts and a virtual, international financial meltdown. As economies across the world slip and fall, North Dakota legislators are heading into the 2009 Legislative Session to deal with serious economic traction: A projected $1 billion surplus. It’s a tough job, [...]
Op-Ed: Five creative ways to start a business
By Russell Smith, SBA’s Region VIII Administrator Creating a start-up business during turbulent economic times can be a challenging task. But business ownership can be immensely rewarding, and with good business practices, the chances of success can be good. Research by the U.S. Small Business Administration shows that nearly three-quarters of all new businesses (with [...]