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Don't Mess With Texas Small Biz

Posted Jan 18 10

Which U.S. metro areas are the most conducive to the creation and development of small businesses? Austin takes top honors, while Detroit lags far, far behind. Continue

A Sporting Chance

Posted Dec 07 09

What North American cities are primed economically to host a major-league sports franchise and which ones are already overextended? A Portfolio.com/bizjournals analysis gives the results. Continue

Ready for Retirement

Posted Nov 05 09

When the time comes to stop working and retire, where will you go? A new survey shows America's retirees aren't sticking to the old standbys of Arizona and Florida. Continue

The Payday Economy

Posted Sep 29 09

Even though its been punished by the weather, beleaguered by crime, and affected by pockets of deep poverty, New Orleans can boast about one thing—it has the nation's best record of long-term income growth. Continue

Good (and Bad) Sports

Posted Mar 09 09

The top scores in a new survey of 122 professional teams went to those that were strongest at the twin missions of professional sports—winning games and making money. Continue

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