FLORIDA: The Future is Here

Florida is at the top of the economic food chain for many reasons, location and climate being two of the best. Fueled by a world-class infrastructure, a young, educated and diverse workforce, global gateways, a state of the art high-speed technology backbone, and one of the most business…

MINNESOTA: Small Towns, Big Business

Minnesota is a study in contrast with its small town feel and Fortune 500 companies. From a quality of life standpoint the only obstacle is a little bit of cold weather during the winter. If one can get over that the next discovery is 10,000 lakes, festivals galore, clean…

WEST VIRGINIA: Fiscally Responsible, Lower Costs

West Virginia is located in the heart of Appalachia, strategically located and connected to major metropolitan areas with road-to-rail accessibility up and down the Eastern U.S. and Canada.

The Mountain State’s diverse economy has moved beyond its history of resource extraction to include a robust array…

NORTH DAKOTA: Friendly People, Endless Opportunity

Business incentives, government accessibility, and workforce performance, combined with North Dakota’s favorable position as one of the lowest cost states for operating a business, are driving companies to establish operations in North Dakota. Other factors include friendly people, incredible national parks, clean air, low crime rates and a strong…

WYOMING: Work Hard/Play Hard

Wyoming leaders believe that strong partnerships between elected officials, civic organizations, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, individual business leaders and community members are essential for a thriving economy. “Last year was a productive year for economic development in Wyoming,” said Shawn Reese, chief executive officer of the Business Council…