The capital of Colorado has a strategic central location, making it a major distribution and storage center for the mountain states, and the West in general. The Mile High City also has a business-friendly environment and was ranked #4 by Forbes for Best Places for Businesses or Careers and #32 for job growth. Colorado was ranked the 5th best state for startups by Kauffman Index. The city is a major business & tech hub, with over 700 startups and it has the 18th largest metro economy in the United States.