10. San Antonio, TX
Overall friendliness: A
Ease of starting a business: A-
Ease of hiring: B-
Regulations: A
Training and Networking Programs: A+
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9. Boulder, CO
Overall friendliness: A
Ease of starting a business: A+
Ease of hiring: C
Regulations: B-
Training and Networking Programs: B-
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8. Fort Collins, CO
Overall friendliness: A
Ease of starting a business: A
Ease of hiring: C-
Regulations: B-
Training and Networking Programs: A+
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7. Houston, TX
Overall friendliness: A+
Ease of starting a business: A+
Ease of hiring: B+
Regulations: A+
Training and Networking Programs: B+
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6. Nashville, TN
Overall friendliness: A+
Ease of starting a business: A+
Ease of hiring: A-
Regulations: A-
Training and Networking Programs: C-
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5. Knoxville, TN
Overall friendliness: A+
Ease of starting a business: A+
Ease of hiring: A-
Regulations: A+
Training and Networking Programs: D
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4. Austin, TX
Overall friendliness: A+
Ease of starting a business: A+
Ease of hiring: B-
Regulations: B
Training and Networking Programs: A+
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3. Richmond, VA
Overall friendliness: A+
Ease of starting a business: A+
Ease of hiring: A+
Regulations: A+
Training and Networking Programs: A+
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2. Dallas, TX
Overall friendliness: A+
Ease of starting a business: A+
Ease of hiring: B+
Regulations: A+
Training and Networking Programs: A-
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1. Manchester, NH
Overall friendliness: A+
Ease of starting a business: A+
Ease of hiring: A-
Regulations: A+
Training and Networking Programs: B+
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