Knowing that the place that you are considering a move to has a great business atmosphere and thriving economy can be a comforting thought. This is especially true if you are thinking about opening a business or simply want to relocate to an area where jobs are plentiful. Unfortunately if you want to move to a small city or town it is hard to guarantee this kind of thing. Usually such assets were associated with larger more urban areas, that is; until now. Located in beautiful Utah, St. George has quietly been climbing the ranks of the top small communities in terms of business and in the past year it came out on top.
In fact, 2 different sources have listed St. George at the top of their lists.
Inc. Magazine distinguished St. George as the #1 small city in the country for doing business and AOL.com has ranked St. George #1 small city in the nation for job growth. These are pretty impressive accolades for a small city nestled in the mountains of Southwest Utah. One of the major features of St. George's economy is the thriving tourist industry. As this city is extremely close to Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and a number of other state parks and attractions, tourism has assisted the city in carving a name for itself in the economic picture of the state.
Aside from the bustling business community St. George is a strikingly beautiful spot. The distinctive red rock bluffs that frame the city's northern edge and from the area residents enjoy the view of the great Mojave Desert to the south and Zion National Park which lies to the east. This is also a great spot for golf enthusiasts as the St. George area has the highest number of golf courses per capita anywhere in the U.S. Recreation is a way of life in Utah as this state has more outdoor activity venues than many other states combined. The beautiful hot climate is a big drawing point for vacationers, residents and retirees alike. St. George is simply a fantastic place to live and with the now famous business climate, one can expect some great things from St. George.