Anchorage Named Among Best Cities for Entrepreneurs
Anchorage Makes the List
When it comes to living AND launching a business, you just can’t beat Anchorage. According to the current (April 2017) issue of Entrepreneur Magazine, Anchorage, Alaska was named as one of the 50 Best Cities for Entrepreneurs that help businesses flourish. According to Peter Cohan, an investor and author of Disciplined Growth Strategies, the location entrepreneurs choose is vital to their success. “Beyond a great product, strong marketing and sufficient capital, startups thrive or fizzle depending on their environment and the people in them,” he said.
Entrepreneur Magazine partnered with Livability.com to compile the data that led to this list, looking closely at a wide variety of issues that affect business creation and growth including employment rate, affordable homes, per capita spending, commute times, safety, diversity, rates of healthcare coverage, wage growth, household income growth, and more.
We’re extremely proud, and not surprised, that Anchorage made the list. In a world where the success of a business can often depend on the relationships it has in the community, then it makes sense that Anchorage, Eagle River, Mat-Su Valley and the surrounding communities would rank high on any entrepreneur’s list as both a great place to work and a great place to live.
America’s final frontier
Alaska offers a surprising amount of amenities for adventurous entrepreneurs looking for a location outside the continental U.S. to base their business. Some industries that have answered the call to set up their bases here include health services, airline services, oil and financial services. According to the Livability.com research rounded up to compile this list, when compared to other cities on the list, Anchorage also places in the top 5 for small business loans, the top 10 for health care coverage and transportation affordability, and the top 20 for affordable housing. It’s also been named a Top 100 Best Place to Live, and a Best City for Beer.
Though Anchorage has many attractive features, the most impressive aspect is the community itself. We own property and assist buyers and sellers in Anchorage, Eagle River, and the Mat-Su Valley every day. Our communities are one the fastest growing areas in Alaska where we know you’ll find the best “bang” for your “buck.” If you are moving to the area and want to know more about the community, please check out our Community Info page for helpful details and links or give us a call to chat in person. Business is good, the people are great, and our communities are second to none. Thank you to Entrepreneur Magazine and Livability.com for recognizing our area’s potential for business growth, opportunity, and value as a great place to put down roots and thrive. We couldn’t agree more!
