America's Top States For Business
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| #6 North Carolina |
 Previous: #5 Colorado | Next: #7 South Dakota  |
Skyline of Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo: John/JACreative)
| Category | Score | 2008 Rank | 2007 Rank |
| Cost of Doing Business | 269 |
22 | 22 |
| Workforce | 252 | 3 | 1 |
| Economy | 126 | 23 | 22 |
| Education | 117 | 27 | 30 |
| Quality of Life | 83 | 38 | 28 |
| Technology & Innovation | 101 | 18 | 18 |
| Transportation | 64 | 15 | 21 |
| Cost of Living | 31 | 20 | 15 |
| Business Friendliness | 35 | 10 | 10 |
| Access to Capital | 41 | 10 | 9 |
| OVERALL | 1119 | 6 | 5 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Year of Statehood: 1789
Governor: Michael F. Easley (D)
Population: 9,061,032
Gross State Product: $37,053 (per capita)
Growth Rate: 2.2%
Unemployment Rate: 4.7%
Major Industries: Farming, Textiles, Furniture
Related Links:
State Economic Developments: http://www.nccommerce.com/en/BusinessServices/
Official State Web site: http://www.ncgov.com/
Governor: Michael F. Easley (D)
Population: 9,061,032
Gross State Product: $37,053 (per capita)
Growth Rate: 2.2%
Unemployment Rate: 4.7%
Major Industries: Farming, Textiles, Furniture
Related Links:
State Economic Developments: http://www.nccommerce.com/en/BusinessServices/
Official State Web site: http://www.ncgov.com/
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