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Carlton A. on Florida:
"Florida has long been regarded as a place for tourists and retirees. However, because of it's location, univeristy system, void of income tax, well maintained and developed highway infrastructure, numerous international and regional airports, sea ports..."

Tracy F. on North Dakota:
"Leadership gurus around the globe say that today’s companies want a workforce whose actions speak louder than their words. Companies want to hire and promote people who get to the point, get the job done and get results...."

Claude L. on North Carolina:
"North Carolina is certainly among the top five states in business. All you have to do is ask people from Manteo to Murphy why they live, work, worship and play here...."

Betty K. on Texas:
"I think Texas is # 1. This is a great state to work and reside in. San Antonio has great medical facilities and research."

Joseph R. on Nevada:
"NEVADA! It is very hard to believe that you have ranked Nevada at #43! In Nevada there is no state income tax, no corporate tax, no inheritance tax, we have one of the best economies in the nation..."


 

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Arkansas

Wal-Mart employee pushes shopping carts toward entrance. The company is based in Bentonville, Arkansas. / AP

 
Year of Statehood: 1836
Governor: Mike Beebe (D)
Population: 2,779,154
Gross State Product: $31,215 (per capita)
Growth Rate: 2.4%
Unemployment Rate: 5.2%
Major Industries: Paper and Wood Products, Electronic Equipment, Mining
Related Links: - State Economic Development
- Official State Website

RankCategoryScore
36OVERALL915
4Cost of Doing Business335
4Workforce247
41Economy66
40Education86
49Quality of Life41
43Technology & Innovation30
44Transportation28
2Cost of Living49
40Business Friendliness16
34Access to Capital17


 
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