When it comes to startup ecosystems in the Midwest, Chicago is king. But the region is establishing a clear second-best city for startups, and many other cities are rising in the ranks as they work to attract and retain top tech talent, according to a new report.
For the third year in a row, Chicago ran away with the No. 1 ranking in a list of best startup cities in the Midwest, according to an analysis from Chicago VC firm M25. However, Minneapolis has firmly established itself as the next-best tech hub, and it would “commandingly take first place” if Chicago wasn’t included, the report said.
