Previous State: Maryland Next State: Hawaii
| 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: Positive |
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| Natural gas fuels jobs boom while state keeps holding the line on taxes. |
| CEO Comments |
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| “The cost of doing business on the east coast vs. Midwest is dramatically different. I continue to move jobs out of PA and into other operations in KS, NE and ND as the costs (healthcare, workers comp) are significantly higher and worker productivity levels are significantly lower. East Coast employees have learned how to game the system and the elected officials appear to be OK with this.”
“I worked in Harrisburg PA. for most of 2013. There was a lot of opportunity, but the competition was challenging. I have worked in MD for the last four months and have had a lot of success.” “NY does not appreciate small business. NY punishes well-run businesses and rewards only very large, well-connected businesses. Businesses are punished for growing and hiring workers.” |
Based on CEO Survey by ChiefExecutive.net
Sources:
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Bureau of Labor Statistics
NewGeography.com
The Tax Foundation
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