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#16. Silver Spring
Thirty minutes north of Washington D.C. is Silver Spring, MD, one of the largest business hubs in the area. With new coworking spaces like I/O Spaces, and a strong base of successful corporations and highly-educated residents, entrepreneurs will find a healthy and motivated support system in Silver Spring.
Business Growth (2011-2015): 11%
Employment Growth (2011-2015): 14%