D.C. Area Makes Forbes List of "Next Boom Towns"

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The Washington, D.C., area made the top ten list of Forbes Magazine's "Next Boom Towns," coming in at No. 6.

The list ranked metro areas based on factors like job growth, family formation, growth in education migration and places to settle and start businesses.

Published July 8, 2011

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D.C. Area Makes Forbes List of "Next Boom Towns"

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