Carmel Named Best Place In U.S. To Launch Career: Report

CARMEL, IN -- Another day, another top recognition for the city of Carmel, thanks to Money Magazine's ranking of the "Best Places in the U.S. to Launch a Career." The publication gave Carmel the top spot, due to the central Indiana city's thriving economy, low unemployment and a projected 11.6% increase in the number of jobs in the area from 2016 through 2021, according to Moody's Analytics. Recognize GEICO? Allegion? Those are just two of the large employers headquartered in Carmel, which is also home to several storefronts.

MONEY ranked the areas (see list below) by going through their Best Places to Live database of 2,400 towns and identified the spots in the U.S. that offer the best mix of affordability and strong economic performance.

Money Magazine reports Quakers settled in the area back in 1837, before Carmel turned into one of the fastest-growing cities in Indiana. In fact, Brewing company Sun King plans to open a distillery this year in Midtown Carmel.

2017 was the kickoff to the Carmel Christkindlmarket which will open back up during the 2018 holiday season.

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Whether you frequent the city's picturesque Main Street, the Arts & Design District, or spend time at the City Center area's walkable shops, restaurants and Center for the Performing Arts, there's always something to enjoy if you don't want to make the 20-mile trip to downtown Indianapolis.

Money's Top 10 Best Places in the U.S. to Launch a Career:

1) Carmel, Indiana

2) Allen, Texas

3) Brentwood, Tennessee

4) Olive Branch, Mississippi

5) Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

6) Lone Tree, Colorado

7) St. Peters, Missouri

8) Orem, Utah

9) Dickinson, North Dakota

10) Fayetteville, Arkansas

For more information on this list, visit time.com/money.

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