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Virginia #2 in Forbes ‘Best States for Business’

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economic-forecast-headerVirginia came in at #2 in the annual Forbes “Best States for Business” survey released on Wednesday, earning a top rank in regulatory environment for business and coming in among the top 5 states in half of the categories considered in the annual study.

“This study reaffirms what those working and doing business in Virginia already know. My administration has been aggressive in making sure that Virginia has the best possible environment for private sector businesses to start up, grow and create jobs,” Gov. Bob McDonnell said in a statement on the news.

The Forbes study can be found at www.forbes.com/places/va.

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