Just 65 miles southeast of Cleveland sits a little town that could, did and is doing again. Youngstown, Ohio, once a thriving hotbed for the steel industry, just about fell off the grid when steel hit the skids in the late 1970s. While many residents remember that historical time like it was yesterday ­ it will live on forever in Bruce Springsteen’s song “Youngstown” -- others are focused on the future of this city, which is now full swing in the midst of a revival.

Youngstown State University has a large and significant presence here. The four-year school is not only a full-scale, accredited university, but it’s also one of the city’s largest employers. Located in downtown Youngstown, YSU adds vitality to the community ­ not to mention future entrepreneurs who will continue to nurture and shape Youngstown’s economy.

The entrepreneurial spirit isn’t new to Youngstown, however. It was here where fast-food chain Arby’s got its start, as well as the Good Humor brand and Phar-Mor. And, staying true to its reputation, Youngstown was featured as one of the top 10 cities to start a business in a recent issue of Entrepreneur magazine. Much of downtown Youngstown’s recent development has been driven by the Youngstown Business Incubator, which houses several tech startups in the area.

With any significant business development comes art, cultural attractions and entertainment. Youngstown has a great mix of all three. The DeYor Center is home to the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra; the recently constructed Covelli Centre is an expansive events venue that houses an ice hockey rink.

While not new, Mill Creek Park is one of the largest city parks in the country, not to mention one of Youngstown’s most valuable assets. Within the grounds of Mill Creek Park are the Mill Creek Park Championship Golf Course and Fellows Riverside Garden, two Youngstown attractions that are not to be missed.

Sure, the fallout from the demise of the steel industry jolted Youngstown’s foundation, but it didn’t ruin it. It has taken time and much perseverance, but Youngstown is far along the road to recovery and evolving into quite a charming urban hub for residents and tourists alike.