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Forbes Top States for Business 2011 | Top Ten States

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Forbes.com

Forbes.com ranking of the best states for business in 2011. Utah holds its top ranking as the best state for business for two straight years. Virginia maintains the number two position for the second year. Here are the top ten states for business as ranked by Forbes.com:

Pollina's Top Ten Pro-Business States 2011

Pollina Corporate Real Estate conducted their annual study of pro-business states.  Virginia held the top ranking for the third straight year.  Here are the top ten pro-business states for 2011:

CNBC : Top States for Business 2011

CNBC ranked the states based on 43 factors important to business and industry. Virginia reclaims its position as the best state for business with the highest number of points earned in the history of the study. Here are CNBC's top ten states for business for 2011 and their economic development agencies:

Forbes Best States For Business 2010 | Top Ten States

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Forbes.com

Forbes.com ranking of the best states for business in 2010. Utah secures the top spot beating Virginia which held the position for four straight years.  Here are the top ten states for business as ranked by Forbes.com:

Pollina's Top Ten Pro Business States 2010

Top Ten Pro-Business States for 2010 are:

CNBC : Top States for Business 2010

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CNBC

The state of Texas took the lead over Virginia.  Here are the top ten states for business (with Minnesota and Utah tied for 8th place) in 2010 as ranked by CNBC:

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