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REACHING DECISION MAKERS ON THE NORTHERN PLAINS
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OBJECTIVE:Focus on the business and economic success and oppor-
tunities in the northern Plains.
ENGAGED AUDIENCE: Target your message to professionals including engineers,
lawyers, investors, business owners, city leaders, consul-
tants and more. Our readers have the decision-making
power to choose your company as their next vendor.
CONTENT: Prairie Business is your window into business and in-
dustry in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota.
Whether you are involved in higher education, health
care, finance, architecture and engineering, agribusiness,
energy, economic development or construction, we’ve got
you covered.
ENERGY: From the oil boom to coal mining and the growing renew-
able fuels industry, the magazine covers the energy indus-
try and the impacts it has on this region.
40 UNDER 40: The December issue honors individuals who strive to-
ward the highest levels of personal and professional ac-
complishments, who excel in their chosen field, devote
time and energy to their community in a meaningful way,
and forge paths of leadership. This is one of the most
popular issues of the year.
25 TOP WOMEN IN BUSINESS:The March issue features 25 creative, confident, success-
ful women who have made a significant impact in their
respective business or industry. They also share their skills
through community service, mentoring and entrepre-
neurship, all while balancing their work and family.
50 BEST PLACES TO WORK The September issue salutes the 50 Best Places to Work.
Employees nominate their companies based on how well
their companies treat them. These are companies that
care about morale, balancing work and home life, and
creating a safe environment for employees.
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JANUARY 2015ENERGYTECHNOLOGY
Deadline: December 10, 2014
FEBRUARY 2015HEALTH CARE/WELLNESSHIGHER EDUCATION
Deadline: January 16, 2015
MARCH 2015TOP 25 WOMEN IN BUSINESSAGRIBUSINESS
Deadline: February 13, 2015
APRIL 2015ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERINGTOURISM
Deadline: March 13, 2015
MAY 2015TRANSPORTATIONHEALTH CARE/WELLNESS
Deadline: April 10, 2015
JUNE 2015ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING HIGHER EDUCATION
Deadline: May 15, 2015
JULY 2015INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYHEALTH CARE/WELLNESS
Deadline: June 12, 2015
AUGUST 2015HIGHER EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING
Deadline: July 17, 2015
SEPTEMBER 2015 TOP 50 BEST PLACES TO WORKREAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
Deadline: August 14, 2015
OCTOBER 2015RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGYMANUFACTURING
Deadline: September11, 2015
NOVEMBER 2015HEALTH CARE/WELLNESSHIGHER EDUCATION
Deadline: October 16, 2015
DECEMBER 2015 40 UNDER 40ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING
Deadline: November 14, 2015
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$100K+
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Korrie Wenzel • Publisher • 701-780-1103 • [email protected]
Rona Johnson • Executive Editor • 701.780.1236 • [email protected]
Kris Bevill • Editor • 701.306.8561 • [email protected]
Kris Wolff • Graphic Artist • 701.795.4616 • [email protected]
Beth Bohlman • Circulation • 701.780.1218 • [email protected]
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