Texas Named Best State For Business

USAToday - (Cohn, CNBC) reported, "They say everything in Texas is big, and that sure goes for its stature in business. With the biggest point total in the history of our study, Texas posts a big victory as America's Top State for Business 2010." In a CNBC study that was compiled with help by the Manufacturers, "Texas reclaims the top spot from last year's winner, Virginia, which slips to number two. Texas was last on top in 2008, and Virginia took the crown in the inaugural year of our study, 2007. That leaves Texas and Virginia dead even in the battle for bragging rights at two wins apiece. Rounding out the top five are number three Colorado, number four North Carolina, and number five Massachusetts." The study's categories include cost of doing business, workforce, quality of life, economy, transportation & infrastructure, technology & innovation, education, business friendliness, access to capital, and cost of living. Hat Tip: NAM