Washington is America's Top State for Business in 2017
Publishing timestamp: 2017-07-11 20:42:15
Summary
Washington state's economy grew 3.7% in 2016, nearly two and a half times the national rate. It is home to a large concentration of STEM workers and ranks first in America's Top State for Business in 2017. Despite high wages and rent, the state attracts investment capital and has a strong workforce. However, there are concerns about sustainability and political division. Other states like Georgia and Minnesota also show strong competitiveness in different areas. Texas drops to fourth place due to economic factors. Wyoming and West Virginia face challenges due to declining resource industries. Rhode Island shows improvement in its economy.
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Keywords: washington, boeing co, energy, amazon.com inc, microsoft corp, costco wholesale corp, business news,
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/11/washington-is-americas-top-state-for-business-in-2017.html