The 10 Best Cities for Job Prospects and Employment Security
Forbes.com indicates that these metropolitan areas enjoy a good measure of stability in the face of a troubling economy. If you're looking to relocate for work, keep them in mind, and discover why the top cities also promise more than just job leads.
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Forward-thinking Madison boasts a large contingent of bikers among its ranks. In fact, rumor suggests that within the city you'll actually find more bicycles than cars. With almost 100 miles of dedicated trails, including the Lake Monona Bike Trail Loop and the Arboretum Bike Trail at UW-M, there's no doubt you'll find scenic exercise possibilities.
Madison City Guide
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Washington's principal industry has always been government. More than 400,000 people living in the metropolitan area are on the federal payroll. Even though politics plays a major role in DC, don't be surprised to find life exactly as you would anywhere else in the country. DC is home to over 572,000 people, making it the 19th largest city in the nation.
Washington, DC City Guide
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Known as the "Cradle of Liberty," Faneuil Hall was the site of fiery debates leading to the Revolutionary War. Built in 1742 as a commercial market and meeting hall, the restored marketplace is known today as Quincy Market and filled with restaurants and shops.
Boston City Guide
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Home to 6 Fortune 500 headquarters and 10 Fortune 1000 headquarters, Richmond is a city with a strong business base. The metropolis is heralded as one of the leading manufacturing cities on the East Coast. Some well-known, tasty products produced by these leading manufacturers include Breyer's Ice Cream, Oreo Double Stuff Cookies and Wonder Bread.
Richmond, VA City Guide
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Harley-Davidson, one of the most famous American companies, is based in Milwaukee. Who would've thought that when the small powered bicycle business began in the backyard of the Davidson family, the motorcycle company would eventually sell their bikes to celebrities, including Jay Leno?
Milwaukee City Guide
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When it comes to eating, Pittsburgh's got you covered! The city has more restaurants per capita than any other city of comparable size in the US. Specialties of international and regional fare abound. But be sure to try some of the local favorites – you're not likely to find foods like these in your neck of the woods!
Pittsburgh City Guide
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The Inner Harbor is a mecca for visitors to Baltimore. This square-shaped waterfront is dotted with many attractions, including museums, shops, and restaurants. Plus, if you're staying in a major hotel, you'll be in the perfect location since most of them are within a stone's throw of Inner Harbor.
Baltimore City Guide
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The early days of Seattle are literally buried underground, so prepare for a unique subterranean journey. After a fire destroyed the downtown in 1889, the city's streets and sidewalks were raised up to their current level. When you visit the lower depths, you'll get a taste of Seattle's early pioneers and a historical view of how the city rebuilt itself.
Seattle City Guide
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Florida may be home to Cape Canaveral, but Houston has the brains behind America's space program. The Johnson Space Center has planned and overseen the country's missions into space since 1963 and is the site where much of the astronauts' training occurs.
Houston City Guide
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What do Dallas and the Louvre in Paris have in common? They feature structures designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei. Pei, who has an international reputation for bold, modern buildings, designed the city's Municipal Administration Building, Meyerson Symphony Center, and the Fountain Tower, where water flows into hundreds of fountains and streams.
Dallas City Guide
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