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Cities can enhance their economic and social viability by keeping established small businesses from leaving their neighborhoods and encouraging them to invest in their locations. Small business owners may be more likely to invest in the growth of their businesses if they see their surrounding neighborhoods thriving as well. This according to a study commissioned by the Research Institute for Small and Emerging Business, Inc. (RISEbusiness).