About Youngstown
A city located in Ohio with a population of about 66,982 souls meandering its streets, hanging out in cafes or coworking venues getting stuff done, Youngstown sits on the Mahoning River about 100km northwest of Pittsburgh. Midway between New York City and Chicago via the Interstate 80, you can easily run out of town when the urge takes over. Originally the site of a sawmill and gristmill, the region is often referred to as the "Rust Belt" due to it being a steel production hub. Its largest employer is the Youngstown State University that serves about 15,000 students giving the town a vibrant and dynamic vibe. A town that attracts adrenalin junkies, it sits in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains where you can get up to numerous outdoor antics.
The Youngstown Business Incubator is in the heart of the downtown area and the city has numerous startup tech companies being supported by the incubator with some making headlines such as "Turning Technologies" that has been named as one of the fastest growing privately held companies. The YBI was ranked as the number one university associated with a business incubator in the world in 2014 and in 2015 was ranked as the top university incubator in North America. The city has an entrepreneurial tradition with many products and enterprises becoming national household names.
Ohio is being touted as one of the best states in America to launch a startup. It has 150 of America's Fortune 500 companies within a day's drive, plus Ohio gives its locals a lifestyle that is unequalled for a fraction of the cost elsewhere. It's home to major league sports teams and considered to be a fashion capital of the U.S. after New York and Los Angeles. Throw in the fact that it's also a foodie paradise with vibrant and diverse cultures creating a colorful environment and you have one great state to live and cowork in.