Why some cities are magnets for entrepreneurs

"There is more excitement about startups, which means more events, more willing mentors, more media coverage and more overall buzz," said the founder of ExpertBids, an auction site where service providers compete for business from small and mid-sized companies. "All of these things have trickle-down effects."

By Deborah L. Cohen

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