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AUGUST 5, 2013

Several states—including Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Washington and Utah—deserve a shout-out for their overall performance in our 9th annual rankings festival. Speaking of the latter, the oil boom in North Dakota continues to propel the Peace Garden State to the top of our list of economic powerhouses.

North Dakota 111

North Dakota Alabama Texas Louisiana 111

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AUGUST 1, 2014

In our traditional Employment Leaders category, which ranks the states based on the lowest current unemployment rates, oil-rich North Dakota repeats as the undisputed leader. recently released an Action Agenda 2014-2019 report which urges that North Dakota explore the creation of a “targeted immigration” program.

Louisiana 111

Louisiana Tennessee North Dakota Utah 111

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

Moving into third place in our Economic Growth Potential ranking is oil-rich North Dakota, which is racing to maximize the expanding bonanza from development of the Bakken oilfield. The burgeoning Bakken production has made North Dakota a national job-growth leader. aerospace and defense industry directly employed 1.05

Iowa 69

Iowa Louisiana Texas New Jersey 69

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APRIL 15, 2014

Taking office in the midst of the Great Recession, with unemployment in Utah peaking at 8.4 Herbert’s economic development effort has been built around six strategically targeted growth clusters, including aerospace/defense, life sciences, IT/software, energy, finance and outdoor products/recreation. Jon Huntsman was named U.S.

Utah 56

Utah Defense Fabrication Permits 56

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AUGUST 29, 2022

Part of the American Rescue Plan, the program through the U.S. EDA focuses on assisting innovations in workforce development.

Innovation 91

Innovation Plans Puerto Rico South Dakota 91

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APRIL 15, 2014

Businesses that request CAPCO investment funding must meet certain criteria and requirements set by the Alabama Development Office. Certified Capital Company Program (CAPCO): Promotes investment in Alabama-based businesses by creating several venture capital funds required to invest in Alabama companies.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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MARCH 21, 2014

Businesses that request CAPCO investment funding must meet certain criteria and requirements set by the Alabama Development Office. The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) receives approximately 1/3 of the annual allocation of funds to use specifically for economic development efforts statewide.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75