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Small-biz nation
Which states are the most entrepreneurial? Which have the most women-owned businesses? Here are snapshots of a few noteworthy locales.
State Statistics: California
Entrepreneurs per 100,000 people: 320
Entrepreneurs per 100,000 people nationwide: 290
Small Business Survival Index:* 65.12
*See how the index score is derived
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California
In 2005, San Jose's individuals and small businesses won 732 utility patents, the most of any city in the country.
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Source for entrepreneurs per 100,000 people: Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity;
Source for Small Business Survival Index: Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
Texas: MoneyTree Q3 2006 Results US Report; Florida: Center for Women's Business Research and OPEN from American Express; San Jose: The Patent Board
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