Utah #1 for Business & Careers
SALT LAKE CITY – For the second consecutive year, Forbes has awarded Utah the top spot on its annual “Best States for Business and Careers” list.
“Being again recognized by Forbes as the country’s best state for business and careers is certainly an outstanding honor,” said Governor Gary R. Herbert. “But it is no accident; it is the result of deliberate efforts to make Utah the most business-friendly state. While accolades are gratifying, the ultimate fruits of our labors are accelerated economic growth for our state and more jobs for Utah’s citizens.”
A leading publication for business leaders across America and the world, Forbes chose Utah in part because of its economic consistency. According to the magazine, Utah was the only state that ranked among the top 15 states in each of the list’s six criteria: Business Costs, Labor Supply, Regulatory Environment, Economic Climate, Growth Prospects and Quality of Life.
“Because Utah is able to consistently hit the lofty goals that are the hallmark of a high-performing economy, we have continued to grow over the past year,” said Spencer Eccles, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). “We have consistently added jobs to the Utah economy, while simultaneously training current and next-generation workers to fill new and in-demand positions. Our focus on jobs is a large part of why Utah is still the best state in the nation for business.”
