Business Central Magazine
Cover Story
Develop. Adjust. Repeat.
By Emily Bertram // Photos by Switchboard
Frank Ringsmuth has led The Camera Shop through industry upheaval by evolving its services, embracing technology, and focusing on what matters most.
It Starts from Within
By Jeanine Nistler
Supporting emplolyees with invisible disabilities means supporting all employees.
The Human Element
By Taylor Sellnow
LinkedIn is for more than just career updates – it’s a valuable tool for your brand and your employees.
Online Only
Meeting Hangovers
Too many virtual meetings in remote and hybrid workplaces are leaving employees with “meeting hangovers” that sap productivity, engagement and work-life balance as calendars get overloaded and the workday stretches on. Simple changes can help free up time and make collaboration more effective.
Political Putdowns
Political conversations often devolve into hurtful labels and putdowns because people start seeing opponents as villains rather than fellow humans, which shuts down any real dialogue. There’s a better way to respond.
Giving Your Work Meaning
Routine tasks are easier thanks to AI, but that can also distance us from the work we used to take pride in doing ourselves, which can erode the personal meaning we get from our accomplishments. By shifting how we define success, we can reclaim satisfaction.
From SEO to GEO
AI is rapidly changing how people find information online, and many businesses are seeing traditional web traffic decline as a result. But rather than signaling the end of digital visibility, this shift presents an opportunity to rethink how brands connect with audiences through engagement, relevance, and new search behaviors.
from this issue
Digging History Sources
- Benton County Historical Society (https://mnbentonhistory.org/)
- Stearns History Museum (https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/)
- St. Cloud Heritage Preservation Commission – Resources (https://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/130/Resources)
Economy Central Reference
- Bernanke, B. S., & Gertler, M. (1995). Inside the Black Box: The Credit Channel of Monetary Policy Transmission. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 9(4), 27–48. https://doi.org/10.1257/jep.9.4.27
- Blinder, A. S. (1998). Asking About Prices: A New Approach to Understanding Price Stickiness. Russell Sage Foundation.
- Barro, R. J. (1991). Economic Growth in a Cross Section of Countries. Quarterly Journal of Economics, 106(2), 407–443. https://doi.org/10.2307/2
- Samuelson, P. A., & Solow, R. M. (1960). Analytical Aspects of Anti-Inflation Policy. American Economic Review, 50(2), 177–194
- Marshall, A., & Lerner, A. P. (1944). The Conditions of International Trade Equilibrium.
- OECD. (2023). Economic Outlook 2023. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/m
- University of Michigan. (2025). Consumer Sentiment Index Reports. Surveys of Consumers, University of Michigan. https://data.sca.isr.umich.edu/
- World Bank. (2023). Enterprise Surveys: Business Environment Data. World Bank Group. https://www.enterprisesurveys.org/
- What is consumer confidence and how is it measured?
https://www.stlouisfed.org/publications/regional-economist/april-2003/consumer-confidence-surveys-do-they-boost-forecasters-confidence
It Starts From Within Resources
- Invisible disability: www.invisibledisabilities.org
- Neurodivergent: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurodivergent
- Behavioral health: www.cdc.gov
- Manual of Me: www.manualof.me/
- Invisible Disabilities Association: www.invisibledisabilities.org
- Reviewing and upgrading your practices: You may start by contacting Janet Tilstra, 320-308-3029, who can speak with you or connect you with the others.