Portland, Maine #1 Small Biz Market

Portland, Maine has emerged overall leader among 92 U.S. cities studied and ranked as the hottest small business market in which to develop a company.

The study suggests Portland to be the strongest small-business sector of major metropolitan area in the United States. The study, conducted by American City Business Journals, is based on a four-category formula that rates local business climates using 2000-2002 figures, the most current official statistics available.