A fond adieu

Iwrite this with a heavy heart. It is my last editor’s note for Prairie Business. I am leaving the magazine for personal matters in the West, but I am taking with me a heart full of hope that one day I will be back in the region. It is a place I have come to love and appreciate. I also love this magazine that covers both the Dakotas and much of Minnesota, to which I have devoted much time and effort these past few years.

I came on board in late fall 2019, not knowing anyone in the region. But I leave knowing many people who have blessed my life. I am a better person, and, I hope, a better journalist for having spent three years as the editor of Prairie Business.

My hope going forward is that you, partner and reader, will continue to support the magazine and the dedicated team here. They are great people who care about this publication’s mission, which is to bring business news and trend topics to readers near and far. They care about the business community. They care about you and your business. We could not do the work of PB without the support of readers and partners – and so thank you!

Though I am sad to leave, I am excited about the future of the magazine, knowing it remains in good hands. I also am extremely excited about the business community in the region. It will only get stronger as time marches forward. I am saddened I won’t be here to see and report those successes up close and personal like I have for the past three years, but I will be watching from afar. And who knows, perhaps one day I will be back in some capacity in the region. I would very much like that, and hope our paths will cross again someday.

Until then, I thank all of those with whom I have worked and come to care for in my professional role as editor, from those on my team to the many, many sources I have had the pleasure of working with these past few years. I cannot thank you enough for all of your help.

For now, send news items and tips to Sydney Mook at smook@gfherald.com.

I wish you every success, both personal and professional, in the new year and in the months and years to come. I hope we’ll meet again.

Until next time, my very best to you!

Andrew Weeks

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KORRIE WENZEL

AD DIRECTOR STACI LORD

EDITOR

ANDREW WEEKS

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BETH BOHLMAN

LAYOUT DESIGN JAMIE HOLTE

ACCOUNT MANAGER

NICHOLE ERTMAN 800.477.6572 ext. 1162 nertman@prairiebusinessmagazine.com

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