Phoenix Ranked #1 U.S. City for Startup Density and Growth

January 14, 2026

According to the latest findings by CommercialCafe, Phoenix has secured the top spot among U.S. cities with a population or more than one million.

The analysis studied a wide range of data points, including startup density, percentage of college-educated individuals, office/coworking costs, Kickstart funding success rates and networking opportunities, among other factors.

The Town of Superior, located 40 minutes east of the Phoenix Metro, is emerging as an important center for entrepreneurs and innovative startups through its Superior Enterprise Center – a dynamic hub of resources, connectivity and learning that support new and growing enterprises.

 

Superior Mayor Mila Besich Receives CENTRL Rural Hero Award

Superior Mayor Mila Besich Receives CENTRL Rural Hero Award

Mayor Mila Besich of the Town of Superior has been named the distinguished recipient of the 2026 Rural Hero Award. This award, created by the Arizona Center for Rural Leadership (CENTRL), recognizes individuals who are not Project CENTRL alumni but have made exceptional contributions…

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