Unbelievably, no.
For the third consecutive year, Forbes.com has named Virginia the “Best State for Business.”
The state earned the rating based on such considerations as its business costs, labor issues, regulatory climate, economic climate, growth prospects and quality of life, according to a press release.
Virginia finished in the top 10 in four of those categories, taking the lead in the regulatory environment ranking, sixth in the quality of life and economic climate rankings and seventh in labor issues. Its costs ranked 20th and growth prospects ranked 26th, the release said.
“Virginia has long enjoyed a business-friendly climate,” said Gov. Timothy M. Kaine in a statement. “The commonwealth’s regulatory and legal environments are tough to beat, as well as our strong, educated labor force.
“This best-in-nation validation speaks volumes to our competitiveness in today’s global market,” continued the governor, who has announced $7.4 billion in economic investments and 53,159 new jobs since January 2006.
Forbes.com ranked Utah second for business followed by Washington, North Carolina and Georgia. Colorado, Idaho, Florida, Texas and Nebraska rounded out the list, the release said.
Here I found something else related…
Florida has the #1 Workforce in the nation, according to CNBC’s America’s Top States for Business. Florida also ranked high in Technology & Innovation and Access to Capital.
(CNBC, July 2008)