Nearly half of Ames residents are students at Iowa State University, fueling a young culture focused on advancement and innovation that serves the city’s entrepreneurship scene.

Akron is located in one of the best states for women entrepreneurs and calls itself the “City of Invention.”

Nicknamed “The Glass City” for its history as a major hub for glass manufacturers, Toledo has a long history of entrepreneurial spirit.

Home to the Minnesota’s government, St. Paul is both a political and financial hub for the American Midwest.

Sacramento, CA is the state’s capital and sixth-largest city. Since the California Gold Rush of the 1840s, Sacramento has been a major economic hub for both the state and the West Coast as a whole, a status it still holds today.

Plano is home to the headquarters of a number of major companies (including Fortune 1000 companies such as Rent-A-Center and J.C. Penney), the city is a thriving business hub.

Minneapolis is one of the most active business locations in the USA with a plethora of Fortune 500 companies residing in the city.

Mesa, AZ is growing as a space for Hispanic entrepreneurs while also becoming nationally recognized as a great region for early-stage startups.

Lexington is home to large companies like laser printer  Lexmark International and is known for its stable economy and opportunities for entrepreneurship.

Honolulu’s world-renowned beaches and top tourist destination title may make up a large percentage of the local economy, but entrepreneurship is a growing piece of the pie.