Inc. Magazine lists the 50 best areas to start and grow a company.
"There is such a thing as fertile ground for start-ups. Some locations have just the right factors needed for the success of a particular business -- lots of available capital, a skilled labor pool, the enriching atmosphere created by universities, advanced transportation facilities, and good roads, not to mention the psychic rewards of great weather, and in one instance you'll read about here, proximity to the beach. The advantages of one location over another can be powerful. The question is, Are you in the right place for your business? Our ranking of the best cities in America for new and growing companies is the perfect place to begin looking for the answer. "
Thanks to Chris Steins
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