Georgia, North Carolina boast best business climate

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For the eighth consecutive year, the editors of Site Selection magazine rated Georgia No. 1 for its business climate. Tying the Peach State this year is North Carolina, which ranked No. 2 last year. The results reflect what site selectors surveyed by the magazine rated as most important for their clients, including, in order, workforce development, transportation infrastructure, regulatory environment and state and local taxes.

1. (tie) Georgia

1. (tie) North Carolina

3. Ohio

4. Texas

5. South Carolina

6. Virginia

7. (tie) Alabama

7. (tie) Arizona

9. Kentucky

10. Tennessee

Source: Site Selection magazine, Top 10 state business climates 2020.

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