by Barbara Corbett
October 2012
www.BarbaraCorbett.com
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Barbara Corbett
Key Realty, LLC 1216 MacArthur Dr. Alexandria, LA 71303
If you are currently working with a Realtor, this is not intended as a solicitation.
Pollina Corporate Real Estate Inc. released its annual ranking of top pro-business states, with Louisiana rising to No. 16 in the U.S. Louisiana has climbed 24 spots in Pollinas ranking since 2008, making it the most improved state in the country over the last four years. Pollina ranks the 50 states on 32 factors, including evaluation metrics such as business tax burdens, workforce training programs, workers compensation costs, economic development incentives, energy costs, marketing programs and state economic development efforts. Louisiana climbed from No. 40 in 2008 to No. 27 in 2009, No. 20 in 2010 and No. 18 in 20011.
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