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Colorado

Colorado

Boulder

Population: 90,648
Labor force: 53,336
Startups per 1,000 people: 4.72
Small business per 1,000 people: 73

What to know about starting up in Boulder:
"What sets Boulder apart is the collaborative spirit of the town. When you start a company in Boulder, instead of every other startup in town trying to beat you, every other startup in town instantly becomes your biggest fan."
-Rob Johnson, co-founder, conference social networking company EventVue