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The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Start a Business in for 2016

Up and Running

Grand Rapids is also home to StartGarden, a startup accelerator with the goal of turning Michigan into a flourishing business ecosystem. While they ranked second overall as the best city in which to start a business, Grand Rapids ranked first in terms of average small business growth. Oklahoma City, OK. Lincoln, NE.

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The Best Places to Start a Business in 2015

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” Austin features a government-sponsored small business development program, and a reputable university business incubator. The city of Nashville also has a variety of business resources, including incubators like NBIC right through minority resource centers. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Let us know!

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Pitching America’s mayors

Austin Startup

Startups make their case to mayors & tech leaders At SXSW, seven startups had the opportunity to pitch a group of mayors and tech leaders on their unique approaches to addressing civic challenges. Austin Mayor Steve Adler The event was kicked off by Austin Mayor Steve Adler and MCed by Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett.