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Based on CEO Survey by ChiefExecutive.net
Key Metrics |
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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: Sideways |
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Still needs to fix tax and regulatory issues that have been holding it back. |
CEO Comments |
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“North Carolina – great new Governor putting together an excellent team. Republican legislature for 1st time in 27 years. Has huge growth potential.”
“VA, NC, MD, and TN all have strong business climates and excellent educational systems. They promote business. They want to and do help ongoing and new business.” “North Carolina and TN seem to be pro business. NC not only offers incentives to come to the state but have incentives to stay there.” |
Sources:
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Bureau of Labor Statistics
NewGeography.com
The Tax Foundation
Previous State: #2 Florida Next State: #4 Tennessee