Pennsylvania one of the top 10 states to start a business in 2024

A recent article from Forbes Advisor ranks the best states to start a business in 2024 based on key metrics across five categories: business costs, business climate, economy, workforce, and financial accessibility. Pennsylvania landed in spot #7 overall, thanks to a diverse economy, a highly skilled workforce and a low cost of living.

In one key area, PA ranks #1: financial accessibility. For this metric, researchers used data from the Small Business Administration State Profiles to calculate the total amount of business funding available in 2021.

Alleghenies-based aspiring entrepreneurs have even more reason to celebrate: Startup Alleghenies offers FREE, one-on-one business coaching from experienced professionals, dedicated to helping dreams become reality. Each county—Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset—has a coach and it’s so easy to connect. Just register here to access a coach and get started.

Startup Alleghenies helps startup and emerging small businesses succeed by providing free coaching to entrepreneurs in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset counties. To access personal, one-on-one support from a coach in your county, including guidance, resources, tools and networking opportunities, sign up at startupalleghenies.com.