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#39. Corvallis
A drug developed by an Oregon State University scientist to treat patients infected with the Ebola virus was funded with help from the Austin Entrepreneurship Program. Other local efforts include Startup Corvallis, The Business Enterprise Center, and RAIN (Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network).
Business Growth (2011-2015): 16%
Employment Growth (2011-2015): 12%