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America's Top States For Business - 2008
#40 Michigan
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A view of the RenCen from the Riverfront Walk along the Detroit River. (Photo: Derek Farr)
Category Score 2008 Rank 2007 Rank
Cost of Doing Business 189
34 38
Workforce 139 39 36
Economy 48 48 46
Education 116 28 21
Quality of Life 127 23 24
Technology & Innovation 118 8 8
Transportation 56 21 13
Cost of Living 26 25 28
Business Friendliness 17 39 24
Access to Capital 27 24 22
OVERALL 863 40 41


 

ECONOMIC PROFILE

 
Year of Statehood: 1837

Governor: Jennifer M. Granholm (D)

Population:  10,071,822

Gross State Product:  $32,846 (per capita)

Growth Rate:  -1.2%

Unemployment Rate:  7.2%

Major Industries: Car Manufacturing, Farming, Timber, Fishing

Related Links:

State Economic Developments: http://www.michiganadvantage.org/MIAdvantage/Default.aspx

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


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