Augusta picked as best in the country

The “Make Startups” initiative, based in downtown Augusta, is making a difference in finding seed money and developing training for entrepreneurs. Now, a national customer service company is noticing and giving the CSRA its “flowers.”

Here is what Nextiva, a leading voice and internet provider, said about Augusta getting ranked as the best city in the U.S for entrepreneurs to start a business across the 200 most populous cities in America.

“Augusta, Georgia, is the #1 best city in the U.S. for entrepreneurs to start a business, offering affordable rent prices, lower competition, and high-value SBA loans to help a new business owner get off the ground. The city also offers exceptional internet connection with broadband speeds of nearly 412 megabits per second, which is crucial for any business looking to grow within the modern economy. 

Atlanta, Georgia, finishes as the #3 best city for entrepreneurs to start a business. Although the city has one of the three highest business application rates listed at 44 applications per 1,000 residents, Atlanta still provides an average SBA loan of over 595,000 for new business owners. For entrepreneurs who may not have an office, Atlanta holds the eighth-highest number of coworking spaces at 87, which is great for those who don’t have an established office but need a workspace for a fraction of the cost.”

Here is a chart with the Top Ten in America. Read the full report here.