The 50 best small and mid-size cities for entrepreneurs
Big cities have long been viewed as hubs for entrepreneurship. However, many smaller cities are also working to foster the entrepreneurial spirit.
A new survey by small and mid-size city research site Livability and Entrepreneur Magazine ranked the 50 best small and mid-sized cities for entrepreneurship. The rankings were chosen based on these 15 data points:
- Support for startups
- Sense of community of similarly-driven people
- Amount of SBA loans
- Amount of creative class workers
- Broadband technology available
- Transportation infrastructure in place
- Unemployment rates
- Amount of economic inequality
- Diversity of demographics
- Affordability of housing
- Nightlife/cultural and entertainment options
- Crime rates
- School quality
- Health care quality
- Commute times
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