Tag: area_development
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Kentucky Ranks 13th in Area Development's 2026 Top States for Doing Business
Kentucky placed 13th nationally in Area Development's 2026 Top States for Doing Business, its sixth straight year in the top 20 under Gov. Andy Beshear.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborTradeState Governments KentuckyAndy BeshearArea DevelopmentTop States for Doing Businesseconomic developmentjob creationFord Motor Co.Kentucky Governor's Office
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Virginia Ranked No. 1 in Nation for Workforce Training by Area Development
Virginia's Talent Accelerator Program tops Area Development's 2026 workforce training ranking, adding to four straight No. 1 finishes in Business Facilities, with 22,000 jobs supported since 2019.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEmployment and LaborEconomyState GovernmentsEducation Virginia Talent Accelerator ProgramArea DevelopmentAbigail Spanbergerworkforce trainingVirginia Economic Development PartnershipBusiness Facilities Rankings Reporteconomic developmentVirginiaReston
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Alabama Rises to No. 7 in Area Development's Top States for Doing Business, Notching Three No. 1 Rankings
Alabama climbs to No. 7 nationally for doing business, earning top marks in property tax environment, overall cost of doing business and labor cost competitiveness, Governor Ivey announces.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborTrade AlabamaArea DevelopmentKay IveyTop States for Doing Businesseconomic developmentEllen McNairAIDTAlabama Governor's Office