Americas Top States For Business 2010

#32 (Tie) California

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Category	Score	2010 Rank	2009 Rank
Cost of Doing Business	70	48	49
Workforce	155	31	23
Quality of Life	202	15	19
Economy	142	18	12
Transportation & Infrastructure	124	16	15
Technology & Innovation	243	1	1
Education	79	31	31
Business Friendliness	19	49	49
Access to Capital	50	1	1
Cost of Living	1	49	49
OVERALL	1085	32	32

LOCAL VIEW

America's Top States For Business 2010: California
Scott Budman, KNTV in Silicon Valley, takes a look at how companies in California's tech belt are faring during these tough economic times.
America's Top States For Business 2010: California
Conan Nolan, of KNBC, looks at the economic situation in Los Angeles and discusses the prospects for business.
America's Top States For Business 2010: California
Gene Cubbison, of KNSD, discusses the economy and job situation in San Diego.

ECONOMIC PROFILE

Governor: Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) (Election year)

Population: 36,961,664

GDP (2008 per capita): $42,064

Unemployment rate (May 2010): 12.4 percent

Foreclosure rate (May 2010): One per 186 households

Budget gap (projected 2011): $9.0 billion

Corporate tax rate: 8.84 percent (10.84 percent financial institutions)

Largest employers: Nestle USA, Oracle And Western Digital (Excludes retailers)

Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center for Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Infogroup

FEATURED

Texas Claims The Top Spot
With the biggest point total in the history of our study, Texas posts a big victory as America’s Top State for Business 2010.
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