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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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Air Jordan logo hangs above Niketown store. The company is based in Beaverton, Oregon. / AP

 
Year of Statehood: 1859
Governor: Ted Kulongoski (D)
Population: 3,641,056
Gross State Product: $39,625 (per capita)
Growth Rate: 5.9%
Unemployment Rate: 5.0%
Major Industries: Timber, Paper Products, Computer Equipment, Electronics
Related Links: - State Economic Development
- Official State Website

RankCategoryScore
23OVERALL1008
18Cost of Doing Business272
19Workforce190
31Economy110
27Education120
27Quality of Life118
19Technology & Innovation98
43Transportation32
38Cost of Living13
31Business Friendliness23
19Access to Capital32

 

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