Michael Shires


Boomtowns '06

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

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?

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?

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

Boomtowns '07

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

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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