Michael Shires


Boomtowns '06

By Joel Kotkin |  May 1, 2006

Bellingham, Washington; St. George, Utah; McAllen, Texas... You may be surprised by the places that top our list of the hottest cities for entrepreneurs.  Read story

Cities and Oil Prices: The Winners and The Losers

By Joel Kotkin and Michael Shires |  Aug 6, 2008

For most places, it’s hard to tell what the long-term effect of the high cost of energy might be. But there are some fairly safe bets.  Read story

Which Cities Will the High Cost of Energy Hurt (and Help) the Most?

By Joel Kotkin and Michael Shires |  Aug 6, 2008

A high cost energy future will profoundly impact the cost of doing business and create new opportunities, but not necessarily in the way most people expect.  Read story

Where Are the Best Cities to Do Business?

By Joel Kotkin and Michael Shires |  Jul 10, 2008

Our comprehensive annual guide to which places are thriving -- even in an economy many consider in recession.  Read story

Boomtowns '07

By Joel Kotkin and Michael A. Shires |  May 1, 2007

Riverside, Provo, McAllen, Sarasota… You may be surprised by the places that top our list of the hottest cities for entrepreneurs.  Read story

How the rankings were calculated

By Michael A. Shires |  May 1, 2005

Our rankings are derived from three-month rolling averages of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics unadjusted employment data reported from September 1994 to...  Read story

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