So how does Los Angeles rate? Here is a sampling of questions Cognetics asks to measure the entrepreneurial climate. You can let us know what you think by e-mail at yourcompany@latimes.com or fax at (213) 237-7837.
* Are entrepreneurs invited to join the best athletic, social and country clubs? Have they joined?
* Are innovative companies able to recruit nearly all of their professional work force from the local area?
* Is there a sizable, visible venture capital community?

