The American Shale Revolution has, without a doubt, impacted countless towns around the country. The mass influx of workers, the high wages, and the new job opportunities have boosted struggling towns and given the residents of economically depressed areas something to look forward to

The discovery of the Bakken shale – and subsequent technological advancements for effectively tapping its wealth of resources – has ushered in an oil boom that brought a strong employment picture to a previously sluggish North Dakota. We’ve all heard about local business owners in the