Telluride, Colo. This historic mining town wants to attract new entrepreneurs to its gorgeous but remote location. This month it announced a new plan to give three winners of its entrepreneur business plan contest $30,000 each, plus free office space and access to a network of mentors. The catch: you have to move there for at least six months. Pick summer. Average annual snowfall: 309 inches. Deadline to apply is November 15.
