Hey everyone, I just came across this article on CNBC.com that you might find interesting. We are ranked #28 overall for top places for doing business, but #3 for overall economy.

Here's the link to the chart: MSNBC - America's Top States for Business 2008 Front Page

and to the editor's introduction: Editor's Introduction: And The Winner Is—Texas - Top States For Business 2008 - MSNBC.com


Money Quote from the original article: "There were some big moves in the “internals” this year as well. Did you know that Oklahoma has one of the fastest growing economies in the nation? That surprised us at first, but it stands to reason. The state’s economy is heavily dependent on energy, after all. Oklahoma’s Gross State Product grew more than 7% in 2007, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and 10.8% in 2006. That growth propelled Oklahoma to a number 3 ranking in our Economy category, compared to number 26 last year."

Texas gets the top spot, no surprise there, beating Virginia, which as last years' #1 on this CNBC ranking.