Madison WI City Business Directory

Apart from being the seat of Dane County, Madison is also the capital of Wisconsin. Named after the founding father of the United States of America, James Madison, the city is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state.

Surrounded by lakes on all sides, the city has numerous parks and trails. The University of Wisconsin is situated in the city and is one of the largest employers in the state. Ranking ninth on the list of cities in the growth of new technology-related jobs, Madison is slowly transforming itself into an IT hub, with several companies such as Exact Sciences, Family Insurance, Epic Systems, and Sub Zero amongst others setting up headquarters.

However, the largest employer in the city is the University of Wisconsin. With almost half of the population over the age of 25 holding at least a bachelor's degree, a lot of corporations have shown interest in the city due to its highly educated population.

There are various places of interest spread across the city, some of which include the Memorial Union, Gates of Heaven Synagogue, State Street, Henry Vilas Zoo, and the Kohl Center.