In his history of Chicago in the 19th century Cronon's primary thesis is that rural and urban growth/development go hand in hand with one another. The two worlds are interdependent and rely on one another to continue to exist. And in the case of the rise of Chicago these connections are especially true.
Prepare for standardized tests with eBooks, online courses, and full-length practice tests in Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep. This resource features helpful tools whether you're a student preparing to enter the workforce for the first time or someone who is searching for new opportunities:
Prior to 2020, if you knew anything about Formula 1—or even knew what it was—you were a tiny minority of the population. You were also likely to be a gearhead, a motorsports obsessive or a European—probably all three, really. 2020, however, was a year to remember, and not just because of a global health crisis. It was the year Formula 1 went mainstream, all thanks to a series called Drive to Survive on Netflix.
The Wisconsin One Stop Business Portal is here to create an easy step-through process where Wisconsin's businesses can find the requirements and tools they need to start a business in Wisconsin. When you have finished, your new business will be registered with multiple state agencies - Department of Financial Institutions, the Department of Revenue and the Department of Workforce Development.
Catalog of open data sets and visual tools from the City of Madison, covering a range of topics:
The Madison Cooperative Development Coalition (MCDC) is the City of Madison-funded initiative to form worker cooperatives that address income inequality and racial disparities by creating living-wage union jobs. It is a collaborative of community-based organizations and cooperative developers. MCDC works to specifically address factors affecting local communities of color, low wealth, and traditionally excluded workforces. The goal is to create a sustainable system that will combat poverty, empower workers and increase equity in order to strengthen Madison’s long-term economic health.
Census Busines Builder provides easy access to information about potential customers and similar businesses for those starting or planning a business. The data are presented in a map-based interface that is accessed in a few simple steps.
EBSCOhost is a collection of databases provided by EBSCO and funded through a statewide contract with BadgerLink. Most databases reference collections of magazine articles or newspaper articles, each with a different focus. You may search all databases, or use only the collection that interests you by connecting to individual collections below. A few EBSCO products have different search functions and interfaces due to the nature of the content. Content includes Business Source Premier, Consumer Health Complete, ERIC, MasterFILE Complete, MEDLINE and much more.
