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On July 11, 2011, Forbes published
its 13th annual list of the “Best Places for Business and Careers.” The key
ingredients for success include ”a strong university presence, low business
costs, strong jobs outlook, a strong industry presence particularly for regions
with ’extractive industries’ such as oil and gas or mining.”
The annual review examined and ranked
the “200 largest metropolitan statistical areas in the United States .”
In addition to a series of statistical metrics, the study also factored in
crime rates, cultural and recreational opportunities, net migration patterns”
and other quality of life indicators.
Here are this year’s top 10 picks:
1. Raleigh , NC
2. Des Moines , Iowa
3. Provo , Utah
4. Lexington , KY
5. Fort Collins , CO
6. Nashville , TN
7. Austin , TX
8. San Antonio, TX
9. Denver, CO
10. Dallas, TX
Curious about how your city or region
ranked? Check out the rankings by using the navigation arrows to the upper
right of the slide show or click the Read
Full Story link for more details. Each city’s key metrics are summarized in
the slide show.
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