Entrepreneurs in the Midwest (Infographic)

Michael Brennan • November 1, 2017

While the Midwest may not necessarily be a hotbed for innovation, it does still have its share of entrepreneurs. In fact, a little over 9% of the country's entrepreneurs call the tri-state area of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois home. That amounts to nearly 55,000 people!

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