Ever notice how all cities say they are the best place to do business and live? Well, here is what a few independent publications have to say about Charleston. By the way, this really is a great place to live and work. You should come visit.
World's Smartest Cities
Charleston Ranked #8 for strong infrastructure, attractive economy and savvy urban planning
Forbes - December 2009
"Charleston Ranked a 'Top City"
Lonely Plant, an international tourism guide, has named Charleston one of the “Top Cities to go to in 2010.”
Lonley Planet, November 2009
Best Small Towns
Charleston Ranked one of the 10 best small "Adventure Burbs"
Outside Magazine - August 2009
Progressive Environmental Stewardship & Sustainable Growth
Charleston ranked 11th among 405 small cities (pop. 50,000-99,999)
Smarter Cities – July 2009
Most Livable Cities in America
Charleston Receives First Place Honors
US Conference of Mayors – June 2009
Next Cities: Best Places to Live & Work for Young Professionals
Charleston 2nd among cities with 100,000 to 200,000 population
Next Generation Consulting – June 2009
Best Cities For Technology Jobs
Among Nations Top 10 - Forbes 2009
Best Place for Start-Ups
Mount Pleasant cited as best city in South Carolina
Business Week – April 2009
America’s Strongest Housing Markets
Charleston ranked among the top 25
Forbes - January 2009
2008 Best Performing Cities: Where America’s Jobs Are Created
10th among mid-sized metros
Milliken Institute – September 2008
The Best Cities for Doing Business
Charleston ranked 6th out of the Top 30 Midsize Cities
Inc.com - August 2008
50 Next Great Adventure Towns
Charleston named one of "the 50 next great adventure towns"
National Geographic Adventure magazine - August 2008
Top 10 Cities U.S. and Canada
Charleston listed among the 10 best destinations
Travel + Leisure - July 2008
Top Arts Destinations
Charleston #6 the nation's mid-size cities
American Style magazine - June 2008
America's Best High Schools
Charleston County’s Academic Magnet High School Ranks 27th
U.S. News & World Report - December 2007
Top 10 Cities U.S. and Canada
Charleston listed among the 10 best destinations
Travel + Leisure - August 2007
The Best Cities for Doing Business
Charleston recognized as one of the Top 20 Midsize Cities
Inc.com - May 2007
Mid-Size Markets with Highly Diverse Economies
Charleston region ranked among top 10
Southern Business & Development - Winter 2006
Small Business Survival Index 2006
South Carolina ranks 11th among entrepreneur-friendly states
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council - November 2006
Hot Spots for Entrepreneurs
Charleston metro area ranked #2 among top mid-size metros and the State of South Carolina ranked#5 nationally
Entrepreneur - September 2006
Five-Star Knowledge Worker Metros
Charleston metro area among top 20 percent
Expansion Management - May 2006
Top U.S. Cities for Doing Business
Charleston region ranked 12th among midsize metros
Inc. - May 2006
Best Performing Cities : Where America's Jobs Are Created
Charleston region listed among top 25 largest metros
Milken Institute - February 2006
America's 50 Hottest Cities for business expansion
Charleston region among top 25
Expansion Management - January/February 2006
Hot Cities for Entrepreneurs
Charleston metro area ranked #4 among top mid-size metros
Entrepreneur - October 2005
New American Dream Towns
Charleston included among top 10
Outside magazine - August 2005
America's Most Unwired Cities
Charleston metro area ranked #32
Intel.com - June 2005
Best Places for Business and Careers
Charleston metro area listed among top 50
Forbes - May 2005
Technopolis Found: Top Tech Cities
Charleston metro area listed among top 50
Popular Science - February 2005