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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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Iowa

Cornfields surround the Golden Grain Energy ethanol plant, in Mason City, Iowa. / AP

 
Year of Statehood: 1846
Governor: Chet Culver (D)
Population: 2,966,334
Gross State Product: $38,280 (per capita)
Growth Rate: 1.0%
Unemployment Rate: 3.6%
Major Industries: Food Manufacturing, Insurance
Related Links: - State Economic Development
- Official State Website

RankCategoryScore
11OVERALL1079
5Cost of Doing Business319
15Workforce195
35Economy94
14Education151
22Quality of Life136
33Technology & Innovation55
33Transportation43
12Cost of Living38
10Business Friendliness38
41Access to Capital10


 
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