PBS
Pbs: Who Made America?: Innovators: Robert Woodruff
From the series, They Made America, on PBS, this biography of Robert Woodruff recognizes how he took the Coca Cola Company from an American success story to an international powerhouse through the power of advertising.
Other
New Ways to Work: Connecting Schools & Work
Provides a range of services to build connections between schools, community and the workplace. Provides technical assistance, training, customized tools and facilitated support to employers, schools, community organizations, and...
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Picturing Business in America: Bill Gates
A hedcut of Bill Gates from the Wall Street Journal along with a brief account of his development of Microsoft Corporation.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Marcus Garvey
Article summarizing the life and work of Marcus Garvey.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Human Capital Concept Video and Quiz
Video [3:04] describing the concept of human capital as a combination of a person's education, knowledge, experience, health, habits, training and talent.
Other
Pocantico Hills School: John D. Rockefeller, Sr.
A fascinating site on the life of John D. Rockefeller, created by a second grade class from New York. Provides photos, games, a timeline, and much more.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Branding of America
An interactive map that, when clicked, gives a famous brand name product from that particular state. For instance, click on Hastings, Nebraska and learn about the home of Kool-Aid.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Kenneth Thomson, 2nd Baron Thomson of Fleet
Kenneth Thompson, a Canadian businessman and art collector, is profiled. He had the distinction of being the richest person in Canada, and the ninth richest person in the world. His life and career achievements are shared on this site.
PBS
Pbs: Who Made America?: Innovators: Clarence Birdseye
One-page profile of influential innovator, Clarence Birdseye, whose vision and ideas created the convenience of retail frozen foods.
Other
Girl Geeks: Ann Winblad
Here you can find a brief biography of Ann Winblad, co-founder and CEO of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners. Content focuses exclusively on her career.
Other
Business Owners' Idea Cafe
Have you ever wanted to start your own business? The Idea Cafe provides a variety of resources to assist you in taking the first steps towards business ownership.
Other
Women in History: Madame c.j. Walker
This biographical sketch from the Lakewood Public Library includes facts, accomplishments, and links to websites for further research.
Other
National Association of Women Business Owners
Are you interested in learning about women business owners? The NAWBO organization has develope a variety of resources for women-owned businesses.
Biz Move
Biz Move: Free Home Based Business Plan Sample
This Bizmove site contains information on starting a business at home, including an "entrepreneurial personality" self-test and basic budget formation.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Edward Samuel Rogers
Ted Rogers (1933-2008), President and CEO of Rogers Communications Inc, is profiled. This Canadian billionaire businessman also owned the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball team and was a major philanthropic figure.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Outlook on Money: Growing a Business
Meet a vegetable farmer from Hooksett, NH, who shares his experiences as a small business owner. Gives tips and advice for starting a business and for how to take advantage of helpful resources to pursue entrepreneurial dreams. Includes...
Curated OER
Paul Allen
From an exhibit of hedcuts from the Wall Street Journal. Two dot-drawings of Paul Allen accompany a biography of this computer entrepreneur.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Peabody
(1795-1869) An entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the Peabody Institute in Boston. He was born in Danvers, Massachusetts to a middle class family.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Penn
An English entrepreneur who founded the Province of Pennsylvania in colonial America.
Biz Move
Biz Move: Free Home Based Business Plan Sample
This site covers all aspects starting up a home-based business. Within this site is useful information on setting up your office or workspace area.
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