America's Top States For Business

TOP STATES FOR 2008:

The state's large population, abundance of natural resources, and diverse population and geography have created a dynamic economy. The energy industry, of course, is king, and is the reason the Lone Star State unseated last year's winner, Virginia.

#2: Virginia

#3: Utah

#4: Idaho

#5: Colorado

CATEGORY RANKINGS:

BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS

ACCESS TO CAPITAL

COST OF DOING BUSINESS

COST OF LIVING

ECONOMY

EDUCATION

QUALITY OF LIFE

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

TRANSPORTATION

WORKFORCE

TOP STATES VIDEO

- Texas: # 1 State for Business
  Texas topped CNBC's list of the top states for business. Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, discusses his state's business climate with CNBC's Scott Cohn.
- Tops States for Business
  CNBC's Scott Cohn takes a look at the #2 state for business in the U.S.: VA.
- Top States for Business
  CNBC's Scott Cohn takes a look at Utah, the #3 state for business, and he hints at what state is #2.
- Top States for Business: Idaho
  A look at the #4 on the list of states for business across America, with CNBC's Scott Cohn
- Top States for Business: Colorado
  A look how Colorado, #5 on the list of top states battling to attract businesses, with CNBC's Scott Cohn

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