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America's Top States For Business - 2008
#36 Maryland
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Inner harbor in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo: Mr. T)
Category Score 2008 Rank 2007 Rank
Cost of Doing Business 192
33 29
Workforce 131 41 33
Economy 124 25 15
Education 131 22 26
Quality of Life 89 37 37
Technology & Innovation 113 11 11
Transportation 41 40 23
Cost of Living 6 45 46
Business Friendliness 27 20 20
Access to Capital 44 7 8
OVERALL 898 36 27

 

ECONOMIC PROFILE

 
Year of Statehood: 1788

Governor: Martin O’Malley (D)

Population:  5,618,344

Gross State Product:  $39,596 (per capita)

Growth Rate:  2.0%

Unemployment Rate:  3.6%

Major Industries: Farming, Mining, Communications Equipment, Government Services

Related Links:

State Economic Developments: http://www.choosemaryland.org/businessinmd/businmdindex.html

Official State Web site: http://www.maryland.gov


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