Americas Top States For Business 2010

#47 Nevada

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Category	Score	2010 Rank	2009 Rank
Cost of Doing Business	185	37	36
Workforce	187	19	18
Quality of Life	130	37	34
Economy	22	49	49
Transportation & Infrastructure	94	31	29
Technology & Innovation	77	37	40
Education	32	50	49
Business Friendliness	116	15	20
Access to Capital	12	40	36
Cost of Living	7	37	36
OVERALL	862	47	47

LOCAL VIEW

America's Top States For Business 2010: Nevada

Jim Snyder, of KVBC in Nevada, talks about the state's high unemployment rate, the ongoing foreclosure issue and the fact that even though tourists keep coming, they're spending less.

ECONOMIC PROFILE

Governor: Jim Gibbons (R) (Election year)

Population: 2,643,085

GDP (2008 per capita): $39,687

Unemployment rate (May 2010): 14.0 percent

Foreclosure rate (May 2010): One per 79 households

Budget gap (projected 2011): $1.8 billion

Corporate tax rate: None

Largest employers: Aria Resort & Casio, MGM Grand Hotel/Casino and Bellagio (Excludes retailers)

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

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