Badger Boys State has helped in the growth and training of a number of notable members of society, including Wisconsin governors Scott Walker, Scott McCallum and Martin Schreiber. The staff and the American Legion seek to provide an educational experience to those who attend the program. Many citizens find the experience memorable and impactful During the mid-1930s, an American Legion program known as Boys State was originated in Illinois. In October 1938, the State Executive Committee of the Wisconsin American Legion authorized Alonzo Cudworth Post No. 23, Milwaukee, to proceed with its plans for the organization of Badger Boys State. Badger Boys State
Ocean State Job Lot continues growing their business in the Northeast and has been ranked one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes for 2017 and 2018. The company greatly expanded after Ames went bankrupt in 2002, buying many former locations in New England. Ocean State Job Lot Ocean State Job Lot, headquartered in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, is an American discount retailer with 131 discount stores operating in New England, New York and New Jersey. The chain takes its name from Rhode Island's nickname, "The Ocean State", and from "Job Lot", which means a miscellaneous group of articles, especially when sold or bought