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Episodes tagged "Business": 1 through 4 of 4

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  1. Students In Free Enterprise
    date September, 2000 to 2000map Gratiot, Michigantags Student Groups, Business

    S.I.F.E. first started at Alma College in the 2000-2001 school year. They started with only 9 members and have grown to over 110 in 10 years. S.I.F.E. is a mainly business course but is open to all majors. There are 2 levels of S.I.F.E. there is a 150 and a 350 course depending on how many semesters one participates in. Alma College S.I.F.E. has sent 2 students to Uganda to help the people of the Muko...

  2. The Great Excursion of 1854
    date June 5, 1854map ROCK ISLAND, Illinoistags Migration/Transportation, Business

    On June 5, 1854, the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad held what would become known as "The Great Excursion of 1854." The two owners, Henry Furnam and Joseph Sheffield, invited many well known and successful politicians, artists, writers, clergy members, and academics, including former President Millard Fillmore, who met in Chicago for the June 5th departure. A New York Times correspondent noted, “…when...

  3. Women Entering the Business Sphere: Analyzes The Washington Post article, "Women in Business" in comparison to Shelley's, Learning to Stand and Speak.
    date 1880 to 1881map SUFFOLK, Massachusettstags Careers, Business, Washington Post, Education, House, women's rights, Women

    In the late 18th to early 19th century, women began to explore their intellectual talents outside of the education field. The Washington Post (1877-1954) published an article titled Women in Business, expressing the purpose of the exhibit mounted by the League of Business and Professional Women. The goal was to help others, specifically women, appreciate their business skills and embark in professional...

  4. Slaves are for Profit
    date November 11, 1845 to December 19, 1846map GREENE, Alabamatags Slave, Health, Business, profit

    After reading through the Plantations letters and the excerpts provided by classmates I think that the overall theme is that monetary importance and gaining income is all that truly mattered.  A few of the interpretations that I have read from classmates mention that they were surprised about the “care and compassion” that both supervisor Lewellyn and Mr. Cameron had toward the slaves.  However,...