Forbes: Florida is 19th-best state for business
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- Cindy Barth
- Editor- Orlando Business Journal
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Florida is No. 19 on Forbes' 2014 "Best and Worst States for Business" list.
"Between 2006 and 2011, the bursting of the housing bubble crushed Florida's economy, with home prices sinking 47 percent statewide. The decline catapulted Florida into having the highest percentage of business closures over the past three years. Florida's economy is, however, on the rebound," the report said. "The state's job growth is expected to be among the best in the country over the next five years."
The 10 best states include:
- Utah
- North Dakota
- North Carolina
- Virginia
- Colorado
- Texas
- Nebraska
- Washington
- Minnesota
- Oklahoma
The 10 worst, from No. 41 to No. 50, according to Forbes: New Jersey, Michigan, Vermont, Alabama, Hawaii, Rhode Island, New Mexico, West VIrginia, Maine and Mississippi.
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