Approximately 66% of the population of Illinois resides in the northeastern corner of the state, primarily within the city of Chicago and the surrounding metropolitan areas. In the 20th century, Illinois emerged as one of the most important states in the union with a population of nearly 5 million. By the end of the century, the population would reach 12.4 million. The Century of Progress World's Fair was held at Chicago in 1933. Oil strikes in Marion County and Crawford County lead to a boom in 1937, and, by 1939, Illinois ranked 4th in U.S. oil production. Illinois has 102 counties and the the state motto is: State Sovereignty, National Union, while the state dance is square dancing. The state is known for its wide variety of weather including major winter storms, deadly tornadoes and spectacular heat and cold waves. Illinois also has its own Bizymoms website withindividual city pages for Chicago, Elgin, Joliet, Naperville, Peoria, and Rockford that give visitors information, tips and advice on everything from forums to coupons.

Indiana is a diverse state with a few large urban areas, a number of smaller industrial cities, and many small towns. Residents of Indiana are known as Hoosiers. Although many stories are told, the origin of the term is unknown. The state's name means "Land of the Indians", or simply "Indian Land". The name dates back to at least the 1768 Indiana Land Company. Abraham Lincoln moved to Indiana when he was 7 years old. He lived most of his boyhood life in Spencer County with his parents Thomas and Nancy, while David Letterman, host of television's "Late Show with David Letterman," was born in Indianapolis in 1947. Indiana also has its own Bizymoms website withindividual city pages for Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and South Bend that give visitors information, tips and advice on everything from forums to coupons.

Iowa's natural vegetation is tallgrass prairie and savanna in upland areas, with dense forest and wetlands in floodplains and protected river valleys, and pothole wetlands in northern prairie areas. Des Moines is the largest city in Iowa and the state's political, economic, and cultural center. It is home to the state government, the State of Iowa Historical Museum, Science Center of Iowa and Blank IMAX Dome Theater, Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines Botanical Center, and various cultural events and attractions, including the annual Iowa State Fair, Drake Relays, World Food Festival, and the Des Moines Arts Festival. Glenn Miller, noted trombonist and orchestra leader, was born in Clarinda located in Southwest Iowa, and Dubuque is the state's oldest city. Iowa also has its very own website on Bizymoms.com with individual pages for the cities of Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. These pages give information, tips and advice on everything that is happening in the cities from forums to coupons.

The state is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, which in turn was named after the Kansa tribe, who inhabited the area. The western two thirds of the state, lying in the great central plain of the United States, has a generally flat or undulating surface. However, the eastern third has many hills and forests. Kansas ranks 8th in U.S. natural gas production. Production has steadily declined since the mid-1990s with the depletion of the Hugoton Natural Gas Field—the state's largest field which extends into Oklahoma and Texas. The Kansas economy is also heavily influenced by the aerospace industry. Several large aircraft corporations have manufacturing facilities in Wichita and Kansas City, including Boeing, Beech, Cessna, Learjet, and Hawker-Beechcraft (formerly Raytheon). Kansas also has its own website on Bizymoms.com with individual city pages for Olathe, Overland Park, Topeka, and Wichita, which gives information, tips and advice on everything that is happening in the cities from forums to coupons.

Michigan is the only state to consist entirely of two peninsulas. The Lower Peninsula, to which the name Michigan was originally applied, is sometimes dubbed "the mitten," owing to its shape. Michigan is the leading auto producing state in the U.S even though some of the industry has shifted to less expensive labor overseas and in the Southern United States. With more than ten million residents, Michigan continues to grow and remains a large and influential state, ranking eighth in population among the fifty states. Detroit is known as the car capital of the world, while Colon is home to the world's largest manufacture of magic supplies. Michigan also has a state website on Bizymoms.com, featuring individual city pages for Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Sterling Heights, and Warren. These pages give information, tips and advice on what's happening in each city from various forums and coupons that can be used at different businesses.

Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state on May 11, 1858. Known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes", the state's name is the Dakota word for "water". Those waters, together with forests, parks, and wilderness areas, offer residents and tourists a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. Minneapolis is home to the oldest continuously running theater (Old Log Theater) and the largest dinner theater (Chanhassan Dinner Theater) in the country. In 1919 a Minneapolis factory turned out the nations first armored cars, while Tonka Trucks were developed and are continued to be manufactured in Minnetonka. Minnesota also has a state website on Bizymoms.com, featuring an individual city page for Minneapolis. This page gives information, tips and advice on what's happening in the city from various forums and coupons that can be used at different businesses.

Missouri ties with Tennessee as the most neighborly state in the union, bordered by 8 states. The state animal is the mule, the state bird is the native bluebird and the state insect is the honey bee. In 1889, Aunt Jemima pancake flour, invented at St. Joseph, Missouri, was the first self-rising flour for pancakes and the first ready-mix food ever to be introduced commercially. Although today the state is usually considered part of the Midwest, historically Missouri was sometimes considered a Southern state, chiefly because of the settlement of migrants from the South and its status as a slave state before the Civil War. The agriculture products of the state are beef, soybeans, pork, dairy products, hay, corn, poultry, sorghum, and eggs. Missouri is ranked 6th in the nation for the production of hogs and 7th for cattle. Missouri is ranked in the top five states in the nation for production of soy beans. As of 2001, there were 108,000 farms, the second largest number in any state after Texas. Missouri actively promotes its rapidly growing wine industry. The state also has its own website on Bizymoms.com with individual city ages for Kansas City and Springfield. These pages give information, tips and advice on what's happening in each city from various forums and coupons that can be used at different businesses.

Nebraska's city Omaha is home to Berkshire Hathaway, whose CEO Warren Buffett was ranked in March 2009 by Forbes magazine as the 2nd richest person in the world. This city is also home to InfoUSA, TD Ameritrade, West Corporation, Valmont Industries, Woodmen of the World, Kiewit Corporation, and Union Pacific Railroad. Arbor Day was founded by J. Sterling Morton. The National Arbor Day Foundation has its headquarters near his home in Nebraska City. The swing in the Hebron, Nebraska city park at 5th and Jefferson streets is claimed to be the world's largest porch swing, long enough to fit 18 adults or 24 children. Nebraska is the only state in the union with a unicameral (one house) legislature and the state motto is 'Equality Before the Law'. The state also has its own website on Bizymoms.com with individual city ages for Lincoln and Omaha. These pages give information, tips and advice on what's happening in each city from various forums and coupons that can be used at different businesses.

Agriculture is the largest industry in North Dakota, although petroleum and food processing are also major industries. Bismarck, located in south-central North Dakota along the banks of the Missouri River, has been North Dakota's capital city since 1883, first as capital of the Dakota Territory, and then as state capital since 1889. Milk is official beverage of the state while the state flower is the wild prairie rose. The state song is 'North Dakota Hymn' and the state dance is the square dance. The Dakota Dinosaur Museum in Dickinson houses twelve full scale dinosaurs, thousands of rock, mineral and fossil specimens and a complete real Triceratops and Edmontosaurus, while the North Dakota State University research experiment station in Hettinger is the largest state owned sheep research center in the United States. The state also features a website on Bizymoms.com with information on individual cities and tips and advice on just about everything from forums to coupons in the relevant city.

Ohio's geographic location has proved to be an asset for economic growth and expansion. Because Ohio links the Northeast to the Midwest, much cargo and business traffic passes through its borders along its well-developed highways. Ohio has the nation's 10th largest highway network, and is within a one-day drive of 50% of North America's population and 70% of North America's manufacturing capacity. Ohio's central position and its population gave it an important place during the Civil War, and the Ohio River was a vital artery for troop and supply movements, as were Ohio's railroads. Ohio also contributed more soldiers per-capita than any other state in the Union. The first ambulance service was established in Cincinnati in 1865 and Ermal Fraze invented the pop-top can in Kettering. Ohio also features its very own website on Bizymoms.com with individual city pages for Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, and Toledo. These pages give information, tips and advice on what's happening in each city from various forums and coupons that can be used at different businesses.

Historically dominated by an agricultural economy and a rural lifestyle, South Dakota has recently sought to diversify its economy to attract and retain residents. The service industry is the largest economic contributor in South Dakota. This sector includes the retail, finance, and health care industries. Citibank, which was the largest bank holding company in the United States at one time, established national banking operations in South Dakota in 1981 to take advantage of favorable banking regulations. Agriculture has historically been a key component of the South Dakota economy. Although other industries have expanded rapidly in recent decades, agricultural production is still very important to the state's economy, especially in rural areas. The five most valuable agricultural products in South Dakota are cattle, corn (maize), soybeans, hogs, and wheat. Also, U.S.S. South Dakota was the most decorated battleship during World War II. The state also has its own website on Bizymoms.com with an individual city page for the city of Sioux Falls. This page gives information, tips and advice on what's happening in the city from various forums and coupons that can be used at different businesses.

Historically dominated by an agricultural economy and a rural lifestyle, South Dakota has recently sought to diversify its economy to attract and retain residents. The service industry is the largest economic contributor in South Dakota. This sector includes the retail, finance, and health care industries. Citibank, which was the largest bank holding company in the United States at one time, established national banking operations in South Dakota in 1981 to take advantage of favorable banking regulations. Agriculture has historically been a key component of the South Dakota economy. Although other industries have expanded rapidly in recent decades, agricultural production is still very important to the state's economy, especially in rural areas. The five most valuable agricultural products in South Dakota are cattle, corn (maize), soybeans, hogs, and wheat. Also, U.S.S. South Dakota was the most decorated battleship during World War II. The state also has its own website on Bizymoms.com with an individual city page for the city of Sioux Falls. This page gives information, tips and advice on what's happening in the city from various forums and coupons that can be used at different businesses.