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4 Reasons to Stand by Your Midwest Startup Location
The Midwest region is home to 150 of the Fortune 500 companies and generates 22 percent of the nation's gross domestic product.
Where Niche Industries Are Thriving – and Why
From food to software, the best niche industries maximize their region to find success.
How 3 Companies Maximized Funding in Their Region
These three Ohio startups can help you think local to rethink funding.
Bad Winter? Cheer Up. A Tough Climate Could Make for Great Business.
Harsh weather can be a drag, but it can also help you shape your company's brand. Bundle up and see the benefits rather than just barriers.
Cities Dream of a 'Smart' Sci-Fi Future
Cities are looking to technology to save electricity used by street lights, monitor water mains and reduce crime. But is the cost worth it?
Could Startups Ignite a Rust Belt Revival? 3 Tips for Struggling Cities.
Revitalization efforts get under way in former urban centers of industrial might. Will more follow?
8 Reasons to Launch Your Startup Outside of Silicon Valley
While Silicon Valley offers an established entrepreneurial hub chock full of resources and capital, the area definitely has its downsides.
Is Your City Among the 10 Richest in the U.S.?
A new report reveals the 10 wealthiest cities in America.
Does the Company's Location Affect Employee Engagement?
Everything is local when you come down to it -- even your corporate policies and the very amenities your business offers.
Which Is a Better City for Startups, San Francisco or New York City?
Entrepreneurs, investors and executives weigh in.
3 Enticements U.S. Cities Could Copy From Hong Kong to Encourage Entrepreneurship
Americans could learn a thing or two from this Asian business center if they want to attract people to create new enterprises.
5 Lessons From Silicon Valley for Developing Business Hubs
You don't need to pack up and move to northern California to find inspiration. Take these cues to build a community in your location.
Every Move You Make, Every Step You Take, This Startup Will Be Watching You
Placemeter aims helps cities run more efficiently. But its tactics might creep you out.
What City Topped the Chart for Helping Small Businesses Succeed?
A new report highlights specifics and outlines strategies for local governments to follow to improve their strategies targeted towards small businesses.
Franchisees: How to Make It in a Big City
Urban locations present unique challenges: higher taxes, complicated real estate, lifestyle differences. But it's true what they say about big-city success: If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.