Why Do Entrepreneurs Like Boise?
A recent Seattle Post-Intelligencer article highlights everything we already know and love about Boise: a vibrant downtown, beautiful outdoor areas, low unemployment, reasonable home prices (well, compared to Seattle) and a lot of entrepreneurs that have made it to the national stage. According to the author, the last item is what separates Boise from the gloomier cities around Seattle and Spokane. There are a lot of large companies that started in this valley and continue to employ many people here. Sure, Micron recently laid off a few people, but they still employ more than 10,000 people, not including the local companies that support Micron.
We also have organizations that help entrepreneurs learn, network and grow their business like Kickstand and Boise Young Professionals. These resources, combined with the low cost of living, create a great environment for small businesses to get started and continue to grow.
However, lots of other communities across the country have many resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners, so what makes Boise so special? Really, I’m asking. What do you think makes Boise and the Treasure Valley such a great place to start a business?
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