America's Top States for Business - Florida

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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Carnival Cruise Lines ship docked at the Port of Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. / AP

Year of Statehood:	1845
Governor:	Charlie Crist (R)
Population:	17,789,864
Gross State Product:	$37,846 (per capita)
Growth Rate:	7.7%
Unemployment Rate:	3.4%
Major Industries:	Electronics, Tourism, Agriculture
Related Links:	- State Economic Development - Official State Website

Rank	Category	Score
8	OVERALL	1090
43	Cost of Doing Business	147
11	Workforce	222
4	Economy	202
37	Education	91
25	Quality of Life	127
8	Technology & Innovation	118
1	Transportation	97
32	Cost of Living	18
16	Business Friendliness	32
15	Access to Capital	36

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