Downtown Provo, UT

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#3. Provo

Just south of Salt Lake City is Provo, a college town built around Brigham Young University. But Provo is so much more than that. With a highly educated workforce, this growing technology center is a prime spot for entrepreneurs–particularly those who love the outdoors. Did we also mention it’s one of the 10 Most Affordable Cities in America 2016?

Business Growth (2011-2015): 13%

Employment Growth (2011-2015): 21%

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