Spokane ranks 9th on Forbes “Best Places for Business and Careers”
Forbes recently announced their 10th annual ranking of the Best Places for Business and Careers. The findings help to paint a picture of what is happening in the overall U.S. economy, as well as in specific metro areas across the country. Plus, the rankings offer a wide range of choices for the best places to launch a new business, consider for relocation, and much more.
This year, Raleigh, N.C. is number one for the second year in a row due in part, to its strong job growth. For the third straight year, the Southeast is home to half of the top ten, with Lexington, Atlanta and Richmond joining the ranks. The Pacific Northwest is well represented with Boise at number two and Olympia and Spokane in the eight and nine spots. Rounding out the top ten is Knoxville, Tenn. where business costs are 14% below the national average.
Common themes for the business-welcoming metros include solid job growth, an educated labor supply and low business costs.
2008 Top Ten Places For Business and Careers
1. Raleigh, North Carolina (#1, 2007)
2. Boise, Idaho (#3, 2007)
3. Fort Collins, Colorado (#28, 2007)
4. Des Moines, Iowa (#4, 2007)
5. Lexington, Kentucky (#30, 2007)
6. Atlanta, Georgia (#25, 2007)
7. Richmond, Virginia (#14, 2007)
8. Olympia, Washington (#10, 2007)
9. Spokane, Washington (#20, 2007)
10. Knoxville, Tennessee (#5, 2007)
For details on the full rankings, including 179 Smaller Metro Areas, visit: http://www.forbes.com/bestplaces/
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