Manchester is northern New England's largest city, and its metropolitan area
is one of the fastest growing in New England. Its economy has changed greatly,
as Manchester was a textile mill town about 40 years ago. In March 2009
Kiplinger voted Manchester the second most tax friendly city in America, after
Anchorage, Alaska. Earlier in the year, CNN rated Manchester 13th in its 100
best places to live and launch a business in America.
Manchester is the home of Segway, Inc., manufacturers of a two-wheeled,
self-balancing electric vehicle invented by Dean Kamen.
