The Best Cities for Entrepreneurs We looked at the data and talked to the experts to find the best cities for small business. Here are five emerging entrepreneurial hubs.

The search for the next Silicon Valley, Beach or Alley has become a mission for Shane Reiser, co-founder of the Startup Genome. His database of startup ecosystems has been cataloging founders, investors, deals and the local community since 2011, all in an effort to uncover the next big thing. This year, he's found five cities that have laid the foundation for small companies to find the investors and operational footing they need to grow big.

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Tucson, Ariz.