A recent survey has elected Texas as the top state for business this year. This is actually the third time it was placed at the head of the rankings.
According to BottomLine at msnbc.com:
“Texas racked up an impressive 1,604 points out of a possible 2,500, with top 10 finishes in six of our 10 categories of competitiveness. Texas has never finished below second place since we began the study in 2007.
Each year, we score all 50 states on the criteria they use to sell themselves. This year’s analysis is the most comprehensive yet, using 51 metrics developed with the help of the National Association of Manufacturers and the Council on Competitiveness, as well as input from the states themselves.”
The survey’s categories for 2012 include: cost of doing business; work force; quality of life; infrastructure and transportation; economy; education; technology and innovation; business friendliness; access to capital; and cost of living.
Many politicians and businesses have confirmed the survey’s results already. Back in November, Gov. Rick Perry said:
“Listen, there is a reason that Caterpillar moved their hydraulics manufacturing and their engine manufacturing to the state of Texas.”
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