Financial network CNBC has ranked Nebraska 4th best overall in the latest edition of its “top states for business” study. Nebraska ranked high in terms of regulatory climate, with a strong economy and quality of life. The state was noted as trailing others in innovation and access to capital.
The study scored all 50 states on 56 measures of competitiveness and 10 broad categories – based on input from business groups, economic development experts, companies and the states themselves. Nebraska received its highest marks in the categories of “business friendliness” (number 3), “quality of life” (number 8), and “cost of doing business” (number 10).
