I firmly believe that getting support, advice and encouragement from other entrepreneurs—live, not just online in social networking venues—is crucial to a small business owner’s success (and sanity). So when I read a recent Wall Street Journal article about the concept of industry hubs, I was intrigued.
Industry hubs are cities or regions where specific types of businesses are clustered. The concept isn’t new—Silicon Valley is probably the best-known industry hub and the Motor City (Detroit) was one of the first. But, the Journal reports that despite the lingering recession, new industry hubs are springing up ranging from sporting-goods makers in Ogden, Utah, to nanotechnology firms in Albany, New York.
To read the full, original article click on this link: Industry Hubs Can Benefit Your Business: How To Start Your Own
Author:Rieva Lesonsky
