Isn’t Just About Math The Number 25

Numbers often mean more than just the quantity of something. Take 2020, for instance. It’s not just the year in which we currently live but the number by which our visual acuity is measured. The visual acuity of a person who can discern objects normally at 20 feet away is measured as the fraction 20/20. It means by all intents and purposes that eyesight is healthy.

In a different context, bumping the number up five more digits means something, too. A quick search on the internet reveals different meanings behind the number 25.

One site says 25 is a number that represents change, whether personally or professionally, and denotes a sense of self-awareness.

From a biblical standpoint 25 means “grace upon grace.” It also is an important number in Ezekiel’s vision of a new temple. And in still another context 25 denotes wisdom, diplomacy and curiosity.

We here at Prairie Business don’t dabble in astrology, but we do like the number 25. It’s the number of professionals listed in this month’s issue – 25 of the region’s most notable women in business.

These women come from varied backgrounds and professions, but all of them stand out in the workplace and in their communities for their leadership, accomplishments and community service. If you put them against the various meanings of the number 25 mentioned above, you’ll notice they exemplify many of those same traits: curiosity, diplomacy, grace, professionalism, and wisdom.

It’s an honor for Prairie Business to recognize these women, and we give hearty thanks to all of those behind the scenes who nominated them for this prestigious recognition. The selection process wasn’t easy. Many more women were nominated who deserve to be recognized for their accomplishments and successes, and some of those who did not make it into this issue could very well tip the scale and make it into a future edition.

For now, read on and learn what makes this year’s top 25 women stand out in their communities and professions. We’re happy to honor them here.

As you continue turning the pages, you’ll also find stories about travel and tourism, including its economic impact for communities and states, and a tie-in story about the trends in the number of women who travel for business. There’s also a guest piece that highlights a couple of women in the telecommunications field.

We hope you enjoy this edition as much as we do.

Until next time, Andrew Weeks

I look forward to hearing from you at aweeks@prairiebusinessmagazine.com or 701-780-1276.

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