| Madison Given Creativity and Innovation Nod |
| Written by Todd |
Thursday, 11 October 2007 20:09
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 Some of us like to think that Madison is the center of the universe. And occasionally those feelings are legit, especially when our favorite big small city is given a national media nod.
Fast Company recently named Madison as a Startup Hub in its Fast Cities 2007 issue. Along with fellow Startup Hubs Austin, TX, Tucson, AZ, and London, UK, Madison was nominated for housing companies that are creating change.
It's no secret that Madison is making its mark on the innovation map. Last week Jellyfish.com, a local company that created an innovative advertising model around online shopping (not to mention Smack), was acquired by Microsoft. Earlier this year, Madison's Tomotherapy, a company that delivers groundbreaking radiation therapy systems for treating cancer, had the largest IPO in Wisconsin history.
Madison was one of 30 urban centers recognized for being an epicenter for creativity and business opportunity. Fast Company identified Madison's thriving biotechnology community, world-renowned stem cell research and top notch tech-transfer program. Add prominent cultural opportunities, a diverse nightlife, a bustling university scene and natural beauty to the mix; it's no surprise that Madison attracts a talented pool of diverse and creative professionals and students.
Historically, Madison has been classified as a enterprising city. It ranked #1 in the small-size cities category of Richard Florida's creativity rankings in Rise of the Creative Class. Florida's creativity index was used to develop the Fast City rankings.
To learn more about the Fast City rankings and read up on other Creative-Class Meccas and Culture Centers, click here.
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