Jacksonville is the 13th best place to launch a new business in 2010, according to a new Portfolio.com/bizjournals study.
Jacksonville placed 25th last year. Rankings were calculated through a formula that took account of population, employment and small-business growth. Austin, Texas, topped the list, followed by Baton Rouge, La.; Raleigh, N.C.; Charleston, S.C.; and Portland, Maine.
The most promising region for entrepreneurs is the South, which is home to 12 of the 20 best metros for small businesses. Orlando ranked 17th; Tampa-St. Petersburg 51st; Daytona Beach 17th; and Lakeland 86th.
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