Best/Worst States for Business 2012: Biggest Losses from 2011
May 2 2012 by ChiefExecutive.net
No. 26
New Hampshire Loses 8 Spots in 2012
Taxation and Regulations
Workforce Quality
Living Environment
Based on CEO Survey by ChiefExecutive.net
| Ranking Change from 2011 |
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| 2012 Rank— 26 |
| 2011 Rank— 18 |
| Total change— -8 |
| Development Trend Indicator—Neutral |
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| Statehouse continues tax-friendly ways and nurtures entrepreneurial work. |
| CEO Comments |
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| “All New England states with exception of New Hampshire have high personal taxes, both income and property. High business taxes with terrible state and local regulations that hinder all businesses. Workforce education not keeping up with new and future business needs.”
“New Hampshire is coming on strong. If they can ever institute “right-to-work” legislation, they could rise to number one.” |
