Arizona has been ranked the 6th-best state in the nation in which to do business. That’s according to the 2013 report from Chief Executive Magazine, which surveyed more than 700 CEOs nationwide.
Arizona’s ranking reflects a four-spot climb from last year’s report.
This year’s report was released on the same day GoDaddy announced a major expansion in Scottsdale. The expansion will create 300 quality jobs for our citizens and pump nearly $30 million into the state economy.
“Arizona’s top-ten ranking reinforces our state’s commitment to business growth and success,” said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. Watson praised lawmakers who “have established the most competitive, pro-business policies in Arizona’s history, and the effects are enormous. In just the last three months, we’ve worked with six companies announcing the creation of almost 2,500 jobs, which speaks volumes about Arizona as a best place in which to do business.”
For its 9th annual report, Chief Executive Magazine surveyed 736 business leaders – the largest response to date – and asked them to grade states based on Taxation and Regulation; Quality of Workforce; and Living Environment.
Texas ranked 1st in the nation while California, for the 9th consecutive year, ranked last.
To view the report, visit: http://chiefexecutive.net/best-worst-states-for-business-2013.