Ellis Island


Recent Articles about Ellis Island

The Immigrant Prince

By Joseph P. Kahn |  Jul 1, 1986

From Ellis Island to the corner grocery to the country's largest macaroni company, "JP" Pellegrino's story is the story of American enterprise.  Read more

Ferryboats and Inland Water Transportation

By Tamara Schweitzer |  May 24, 2010

With an influx of federal funding and 17 percent growth rate, the old-fashioned ferryboat is making a comeback.  Read more

Ferryboat Industry Gaining Speed

By Tamara Schweitzer |  May 24, 2010

Sure, water transit is a growth industry, but how can an average entrepreneur finance a ferryboat and start a thriving water transit company?  Read more

Iowa Entrepreneurs Decide, Part II: Immigration

By Robb Mandelbaum |  Dec 6, 2007

Immigration was clearly the chief preoccupation of our group of small business people. But if the emotional debate over America's newest arrivals often hi...  Read more

Top 10 Oldest Companies

Aug 17, 2011

Don’t let their age fool you! These longstanding companies are still growing fast. Check out their humble beginnings and rich histories.  View slideshow

Why Every Company Needs a Story

By Edward O. Welles |  May 1, 1996

Every company needs a story to help management and employees remember what matters most for their business.  Read more

Now That They've Fixed Miss Liberty, Who Will Fix New York?

By Joel Kotkin |  Jul 1, 1986

The gateway to the "American dream" may have become the worst place to start a company.  Read more

The Apprentice - Week 9

By Nadine Heintz |  Apr 25, 2006

I'm glad that Andrea finally got canned last night. She hit the nail on the head when she said it's a good thing that she works for herself. It sounds lik...  Read more

The New Ellis Islands

By Curtis Hartman |  Jul 1, 1986

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles has always been a city of transplants, but now it has become a city of immigrants. You can see them at the border check-point, M...  Read more

Meet Lillian Vernon

Mar 6, 2000

Lillian Vernon is the founder and chief executive officer of Lillian Vernon Corp., a leading specialty catalog and online retailer that m...  Read more