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The Top 7 Cities Competing With Silicon Valley for Tech Entrepreneurs

Don't let the shiny allure of the valley blind you. It's a big country and a lot of places will welcome you warmly.

				
6 Alternatives to Silicon Valley With Better Weather Than PortlandYou are likely to find tech startups taking root wherever you find a good university in a lively city with sunny weather.

				John Boitnott
			
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Business Travel Awards 2016: Best Airport FoodWhat better reason to get to the airport early.

				Jeff Chu, Margaret Rhodes, Kate Rockwood, Stephanie Schomer
			
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Why Tech Leaders Are Following Google to PortlandSilicon Valley's burdensome housing costs and chronic traffic congestion make Portland's thriving tech sector a powerful draw.

				John Boitnott
			
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This Culinary Launchpad Is One of Only a Handful in ExistenceKitchenCru in Portland, Ore. is a palatable option for food businesses.

				Michelle Goodman
			
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