A&E Television
Biography: Paul Allen
Biography.com offers a three-page biography of entrepreneur and investor Paul Allen.
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Kiva: Loans That Change Lives
Kiva is a microfinancing nonprofit organization. Students can learn about entrepreneurship through its inspirational stories of people around the world who are trying to change their lives for the better.
Curated OER
History Matters: Robert Bagnall on "The Madness of Marcus Garvey"
Marcus Garvey, African American entrepreneur and advocate of the Back to Africa movement, had his critics in those who did not agree with his separatist ideas. Read this article by NCAAP leader, Robert Bagnall, who spelled out his...
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: The Canadian Northern Western
This brief history describes the evolution of the Canadian Northern Western Railway. German entrepreneur, Martin Nordegg was unable to convince The Canadian Pacific or Grand Trunk Pacific to build a line so he turned to the Canadian...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Maggie L. Walker
Maggie Lena Walker was an entrepreneur and the first female bank president in the United States. Find out about the personal life and many impressive career firsts of this African American teacher and businesswoman.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Captains of Industry: Second Industrial Revolution
This tutorial looks at the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States and the most famous and successful industrial entrepreneurs of that time. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Robert S. Langer, sc.d.
Biography details the life and work of Robert Langer a talented biotechnologist and entrepreneur who struggled to find backing for his work before breaking new ground in biotechnology and establishing himself as a pioneer.
University of Southern Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi: S. G. Thigpen Sr. Papers
The S. G. Thigpen Sr. Papers digital collection contains a selection of materials from the S. G. Thigpen Papers located at The University of Southern Mississippi. Thigpen was an entrepreneur, historian, and writer who operated from his...
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Maine.gov: Maine Kids: Famous People From Maine
This resource from the Maine Department of the Secretary of State contains famous people, historic and recent, from Maine. Included are political figures, people in arts and literature, sports, entertainment, and entrepreneurs.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor's Handbook: Patents
This site has everything you would want to know regarding United States patents is included in this handbook for the "Aspiring entrepreneur."
Curated OER
National Park Service: The Invention Factory:thomas Edison's Laboratories
This Teaching With Historic Places lesson plan about Thomas Edison's laboratories is filled with maps, readings, critical thinking questions, and photographs related to Edison's labs and inventions. This site explains and details the...
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Usps: Oscar Micheaux: A Man Ahead of His Time
Celebrate Black History Month by studying this courageous, innovative filmmaker and entrepreneur. Discover how Mr. Micheaux overcame obstacles to become a memorable moviemaker.
Wolters Kluwer
Business Owner's Toolkit: Personal Strength and Weakness Assessment Checklist
This resource contains a checklist rating your strengths and weaknesses as a small business owner. The necessary skills for starting a business are displayed in a chart.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: George Eastman: The Wizard of Photography
American Experience offers a comprehensive look at George Eastman and his development of photography. Included are a timeline, biographies of important people in Eastman's personal and professional life, discussions in the history of...
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Quincy Jones
PBS highlights American Masters in music and provides a thorough biography, feature essay, and career timeline on Jones.
Wolters Kluwer
Small Business Guide: Do You Have the Right Stuff to Run a Small Business?
Very comprehensive site with links to all of the roles you must be experienced in to run a small business successfully. Roles such as tax collector, manager/boss, sales/marketing/advertising executive, accountant, etc. are discussed.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Jeffrey P. Bezos
A biography of Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of e-commerce giant Amazon.com. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Business
Learn about the lives of exemplary people in the world of business who discuss how they were able to succeed and achieve their goals.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Widows in Israel
In this Wide Angle video, meet the widowed women of a village in the Galilee who overcame societal expectations and started their own business.
Other
One Hen: Microfinance for Kids
Inspired by a 2008 book, "One Hen" by Katie Smith Milway, this initiative has turned into a non-profit organization working to teach world issues and global citizenship to children through families and schools.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Stephen A. Schwarzman
A biography of Stephen Schwarzman, head of the Blackstone Group, a leading investment firm. The New York City Public Library named its main branch after him in honor of his patronage to arts and culture. Includes a profile, videos, and a...
Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company: Walter Zeller
This site examines the fascinating history of Zellers. Contains both biographical information about both the store and Walter P. Zeller.
Other
Foundation for Teaching Economics: Homepage
The Foundation for Teaching Economics is committed to excellence in economic education. The Foundation offers free workshops for high school educators and students. This site includes workshop dates, locations, and registration...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Sergey Brin
Learn about the influential Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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