Madison, Wisconsin has always been known as a progressive town - in
part because it's home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. But over
the last few years, the city has gained a reputation as an emerging
technology startup hub in the Midwest.
Earlier this year, Forbes Magazine named Madison the 7th most innovative city in the U.S., ranking it ahead of the noted startup hotspot of Boston.
Like many cities that foster thriving startup communities, Madison benefits from strong university and government support (the latter in the form of a 25% tax credit for angel investors and a 2% forgivable loan for startups), as well as a number of entrepreneur-friendly events organizations.
To read the full, original article click on this link: Never Mind the Valley: Here's Madison
Author: Audrey Watters
