Just west of the Great Lakes lies the great state of Wisconsin. This is a state rich in history and culture with a tradition of hard work and beautiful scenery. The region around the great lakes is one of America's more populated and accessible area and this has translated into the region's notoriety as a travel hub, center of industry and commerce and education. There are several reasons that help to make Madison a great area in which to live. One of the most noted of these facts is the distinction of being named the best place to live in the U.S. by Money magazine in 1996. This is largely due to the extremely low unemployment rate.

Madison is a beautiful city set against the shores of Lake Monona. Home to over 223,000 people, the city of Madison is a growing industrial power in the mid-west. The employment scene of this thriving city is largely comprised of government jobs with the University of Wisconsin-Madison following a close second. In addition to these employment giants there are a number of companies that call Madison home including Raven Software, Human Head Studios and also served as the base for Oscar Meyer for many years before the company was purchased by Kraft. The economy in Madison is amazingly diverse ranging from industry and manufacturing, to bio-tech and other technology based production. Education also plays a strong role in the development of Madison and Wisconsin as a state. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is one of the largest public universities in the United States with a student population of almost 50,000. This top 10 university is widely known for the quality of the instructors and programs. This has made Madison one of the most highly educated areas in the country

Madison is surging ahead to a bright future that is supported by a wealth of jobs and strong industrial and economic concerns. The housing market has remained strong in response to the demand for quality workers and their families. Madison is a great place to live and work and has dedicated itself to seeing that this reputation continues into the future.