Current economic development trends are not promising for the United States. Federal efforts are very disappointing, as is true for far too many state governments. Our clients increasingly ask us the same question: "If we are to keep our operations in the U.S., what states have the most pro-business climates?" In response to this never-ceasing question, our company ranks all 50 states based on thirty factors, such as taxation, education, infrastructure, professionalism of the state economic development department, and state incentive programs. All 31 factors are controlled by state government.
Over the years, I’ve seen efforts by enlightened state political leaders only to be disappointed by other states that reverse a prior governor’s or legislature’s advances. I have seen new governors come into office and, within a few months, decimate excellent state programs and economic development staffs. I saw this happen in a Midwestern state where my company had assisted in the location of many corporate facilities.
Ron Pollina, President and Founder, Pollina Corporate Real Estate
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Author: RONALD R. POLLINA, Ph.D
