Arizona’s entrepreneurial economy is gaining national attention, with Glendale and Scottsdale ranking among the top 10 U.S. cities offering strong environments for small-business growth.
A new study from workplace technology company Blink ranks Glendale No. 8 and Scottsdale No. 9 based on factors that help businesses launch, expand and attract customers, including retail and hospitality activity, small-business growth, workforce expansion, population gains, search activity and walkability.
The findings illustrate why growing Arizona cities can provide fertile ground for entrepreneurs. Population gains create new customers, employment growth increases economic activity, and strong interest in local businesses signals that residents and visitors are actively looking for places to shop, dine and spend money…