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#20. Ithaca
The entrepreneurial culture of Ithaca is bolstered by a number of associations and companies that assist startups to get their businesses launched. One such organization is LaunchNY, while others include Ithaca Venture Community, Entrepreneurship@Cornell, and Cayuga Venture Fund.
Business Growth (2011-2015): 14%
Employment Growth (2011-2015): 10%