Corporate Giants
UMN
Minnesota
Business Terms 101
Dorm Living
100

This technology company was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in 1976

Apple

100

This is the most recently built dorm on campus

17th Ave Res Hall

100

Minnesota is home to this major professional basketball team

Minnesota Timberwolves

100

This term refers to the difference between a company's revenue and its total expenses

Profit

100

Where can you get items for use, like irons, steamers, and board games

The front desk
200

This online retail giant was founded in 1994, and started as a bookstore

Amazon

200

This is the name of the University bus system

Campus Connectors

200

This state bird, known for its beautiful song, is the official bird of Minnesota

Common loon

200

This term describes the process of promoting and selling products or services

Marketing

200

Who should you call in case of an after hours emergency

CA on duty

300

This global fast food chain is known for its golden arches and serves billions of burgers each year

McDonalds

300

This famous bridge connects the University of Minnesota's East and West Bank campuses

Washington Ave Bridge

300

This traditional and distinct cake pan design was invented in Minneapolis in 1950

Bundt pan

300

This is the money a business makes from selling goods or services

Revenue

300

What should you do in the case of a roommate conflict

1. have a discussion with your roommate in a respectful way

2. Contact Olivia as needed :)

400

This American energy company famously collapsed in 2001 due to accounting fraud and is often cited as one of the biggest corporate scandals in history

Enron

400
This iconic structure on the UMN campus is known for its distinctive architecture and is home to many important events and ceremonies

Northrop Auditorium

400

This historic landmark in MN is a famous national park, knwn for its stunning natural beauty and scenic views

Voyageurs National Park

400

This business structure provides liability protection to it owners while allowing for flexible management and tax options

LLC (Limited Liability Company)

400

Where can you go to print an assignment

Computer lab

500

This multinational conglomerate, known for its wide range of consumer goods, includes brands like tide, pampers, and gillete

Procter and Gamble

500

This UMN alum released songs such as Blowin In The Wind, Knockin' on Heaven's Door, and Like A Rolling Stone

Bob Dylan

500

This is the Minnesota's state flower

Pink Lady Slipper

500

This is a term to describe the money a business spends to operate, including rent, salaries, and utilities

Operating expenses

500

What hours is the front desk open?

24/7 (hopefully :) )

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