New Orleans, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo: It’s Starbucks vs McDonalds. Both serve a good cup of java. It’s cool versus cash, $3 versus $1.50, and saving ‘bucks’ adds up.
The NOLA native and his family were hit very hard by Katrina, but Cummings stayed on and sees potential in “second tier” cities for entrepreneurs. NOLA, Pittsburgh, Buffalo and the like all have culture and sports attractions like the bigger cities. All have theatre and top-class college and professional sports teams.” (Another important factor is that housing costs are much lower than the ‘glamour guys’.)
The Pittsburgh Regional Alliance (PRA) is your gateway to discovering why “America’s Most Livable City” is also the smartest place to locate and grow your business.
If you’re thinking about starting a business now, Cummings advises moving to one of these second-tier cities for a first-class startup opportunity.