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Since 1996, Development Counsellors International (DCI) has conducted a survey every three years to determine the states with the most favorable business climates in the nation.
"In the latest survey of 322 corporate executives, 49.4 percent named Texas as having one of the most favorable business climates in the nation. No. 2 North Carolina was named by 27.8 percent, and South Carolina was cited by 14.3 percent. No. 4 Tennessee was cited by 13.5 percent."
"Why did the respondents select these states? What qualities are associated with a winning business climate? Common themes of low operating costs and a pro-business environment emerge for the top five. Positive responses emphasized costs, low taxes and incentive offerings, while negative opinions cited high taxes, anti-business climates and fiscal problems/state deficits."
It seems to me Rick Perry should be bringing this up at the debate on Thursday. It's not about creating jobs the Obama way (picking winners and losers) but creating the right business environment that makes Texas attractive to corporate executives and their jobs.
Since 1996, Development Counsellors International (DCI) has conducted a survey every three years to determine the states with the most favorable business climates in the nation.
"In the latest survey of 322 corporate executives, 49.4 percent named Texas as having one of the most favorable business climates in the nation. No. 2 North Carolina was named by 27.8 percent, and South Carolina was cited by 14.3 percent. No. 4 Tennessee was cited by 13.5 percent."
"Why did the respondents select these states? What qualities are associated with a winning business climate? Common themes of low operating costs and a pro-business environment emerge for the top five. Positive responses emphasized costs, low taxes and incentive offerings, while negative opinions cited high taxes, anti-business climates and fiscal problems/state deficits."
It seems to me Rick Perry should be bringing this up at the debate on Thursday. It's not about creating jobs the Obama way (picking winners and losers) but creating the right business environment that makes Texas attractive to corporate executives and their jobs.
That's kind of depressing about Michigan.
Since January 2011 Michigan has had a state government completely controlled by the Republican party - the governor, the state legislature and the Supreme Court. This led to a reorganization of the tax code that cut taxes on businesses by half. Additionally, the state government balanced its budget well ahead of schedule and is also actively seeking to make the economic climate more pro-business.
I would have expected these actions to move Michigan up in the rankings for "business climate", maybe not to the top of the list but at least higher than the bottom of the list.
So having 'right-to-work' laws trump all other considerations?
Right to works states create a better environment for businesses to succeed without the involvement of union thugs. Always a good thing.
Wasn't Texas a 'right-to-work' state before Perry became a Republican?
So?
How exactly does Governor Perry take credit for something that he didn't implement?
Governor Perry has done a great job in Texas. And no, I will not provide links - google it yourself. Or better yet, I bet you already have heard and read about the positive things he has accomplished in his great state during terrible economic times.
So many questions....so few answers.
So many deflections, but time is running out for the lefties.
Since January 2011 Michigan has had a state government completely controlled by the Republican party - the governor, the state legislature and the Supreme Court. This led to a reorganization of the tax code that cut taxes on businesses by half. Additionally, the state government balanced its budget well ahead of schedule and is also actively seeking to make the economic climate more pro-business.
I would have expected these actions to move Michigan up in the rankings for "business climate", maybe not to the top of the list but at least higher than the bottom of the list.
Give it time for heaven's sake. Rome wasn't built in a day. Remember, when you have a state where workers depend on unions and union control, it doesn't make much difference who is at the top: it makes for a less than positve working enviornment.
Reminds me of Winston Churchill singing praise for Benito Mussolini in the 1920s. Rome may not have been built on a day, but...
"Roman genius, [Mussolini is] the greatest lawgiver among men."
- Churchill supporting Mussolini's fascism and "handling" of those damn unions/commies.
Give it time for heaven's sake. Rome wasn't built in a day. Remember, when you have a state where workers depend on unions and union control, it doesn't make much difference who is at the top: it makes for a less than positve working enviornment.
Nita
I was just looking for a slight rise above the bottom of the list, maybe a better ranking than Ohio or Illinois, Midwestern states that are as unionized as Michigan. Seems to me we should have gotten a slight nudge in the rankings from lowering business taxes and getting the state's fiscal house in order.
When Texas adds jobs, more people fall into poverty. (Commentary: Texas has more jobs but also more poverty - KansasCity.com (http://www.kansascity.com/2011/09/20/3152683/commentary-texas-has-more-jobs.html#ixzz1YbJ5J39M - broken link))
Or better yet, I bet you already have heard and read about the positive things he has accomplished in his great state during terrible economic times.
So...what exactly ARE those positive things Rick Perry has actually done in Texas - I'm not seeing them.
So many questions....so few answers.
So many deflections, but time is running out for the lefties.
Still waiting for answers...just some actual facts...no more spin please...
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