America's Top States for Business - California

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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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Manufacturing technician produces microprocessors (semiconductor chips) at Intel headquarters in Santa Clara, California. / AP

Year of Statehood:	1850
Governor:	Arnold Schwarzenegger (R)
Population:	36,132,147
Gross State Product:	$44,894 (per capita)
Growth Rate:	4.3%
Unemployment Rate:	5.2%
Major Industries:	Technology, Movie Making / Entertainment, Tourism, Oil, Agriculture
Related Links:	- California Chamber of Commerce - California Facts

Rank	Category	Score
28	OVERALL	970
48	Cost of Doing Business	88
33	Workforce	150
6	Economy	190
31	Education	111
9	Quality of Life	164
1	Technology & Innovation	146
19	Transportation	62
49	Cost of Living	2
48	Business Friendliness	7
1	Access to Capital	50