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Based on CEO Survey by ChiefExecutive.net
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State GDP
Unemployment
Domestic Migration
State Government
State-Local Tax Burden
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Key Companies |
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Development Trend Indicator: Neutral |
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Hasn’t done enough to spiff up for business, but considering right-to-work. |
CEO Comments |
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“Missouri law is that punitive damages cannot be covered by insurance. Why? The effect is that companies do not take claims to trial and settle out of court even if they would probably win. This gives too much power to the plaintiff attorneys.”
“Business Development Departments of the Missouri and Kansas Chambers of Commerce are very supportive.” |
Sources:
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Bureau of Labor Statistics
NewGeography.com
The Tax Foundation
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