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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

RankCategoryScore
28OVERALL970
48Cost of Doing Business88
33Workforce150
6Economy190
31Education111
9Quality of Life164
1Technology & Innovation146
19Transportation62
49Cost of Living2
48Business Friendliness7
1Access to Capital50


 

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