This was published in 2009. Think it's standing has changed since then? Most likely. A recession will do wonders for most rankings - likely knocked it "up" a few notches.
Wonder where that puts Wusta in 2011? Look on the bright side, it coulda been worse.
8. Worcester, Mass.
“Taxachussetts” has one of the highest corporate income tax rates in the nation at 9.5%. This may have something to do with why this second-largest city in the state has a low concentration of small businesses (23.1 for every 1,000 residents).
Hey, even Springfield, MA made the list - managed 7th place. So we shouldn't get down on ourselves.
