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America's Top States For Business - 2008
#30(tie) Ohio
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Skyline of Columbus, Ohio. (Photo: Julian Rosario)
Category Score 2008 Rank 2007 Rank
Cost of Doing Business 205
30 33
Workforce 111 46 48
Economy 80 40 37
Education 161 12 12
Quality of Life 135 19 19
Technology & Innovation 104 17 15
Transportation 84 2 2
Cost of Living 35 16 17
Business Friendliness 14 42 33
Access to Capital 31 20 18
OVERALL 960 30 30

 

ECONOMIC PROFILE

 
Year of Statehood:  1803

Governor: Ted Strickland (D)

Population:  11,466,917

Gross State Product: $34,040 (per capita)

Growth Rate:  0.4%

Unemployment Rate: 5.6%

Major Industries: Manufacturing, Farming, Mining

Related Links:

State Economic Developments: http://www.ohiomeansbusiness.com/why/index.php

Official State Web site: http://ohio.gov/


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