Best Cities for Entrepreneurs

Whether you want to settle down in an entrepreneur-friendly big city to pursue your startup dreams, or you just want to relocate your existing small business, these top 10 best cities for entrepreneurs will give you some destination ideas.

Best Cities for Entrepreneurs by Region

West

  • 1. Phoenix-Mesa, Ariz.
  • 2. Las Vegas, Nev.
  • 3. Denver-Boulder-Greeley, Colo.
  • 4. San Diego, Calif.
  • 5. Los Angeles-Orange County, Calif.



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    Midwest

    • 1. Kansas City, Mo.
    • 2. Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, Ill.
    • 3. Columbus, Ohio
    • 4. Cincinnati-Hamilton, Ohio
    • 5. Indianapolis, Ind.





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      Northeast

      • 1. Washington, D.C. - Baltimore
      • 2. Boston-Worcester-Lawrence, Mass.
      • 3. New York City-Long Island, N.Y.
      • 4. Providence-Fall River, Warwick, R.I.
      • 5. Rochester, N.Y.
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        South

        • 1. Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, N.C.
        • 2. Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, N.C.
        • 3. Austin-San Marcos, Texas
        • 4. Memphis, Tenn.
        • 5. Nashville, Tenn.



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