| Ranking | Study |
| #1 | State w/ Highest Concentration of Tech Workers, Cyberstates (2013) |
| #2 | Top State Economic Development Organization, AEDI/Pollina Corporate (2014) |
| #4 | Best State for Business, Forbes.com (2014) #1 in 2013 |
| #4 | Most Business-Friendly State, Pollina Corporate Real Estate Inc. (2014) |
| #6 | Most Educated Workforce (Skilled), The State New Economy Index (2014) |
| #6 | Corporate Tax Rate, Tax Foundation (2014)/ at 6% since 1972 |
| #8 | Aerospace & Defense Industry Leader, Business Facility (2014) |
| #10 | Top U.S. Business Climates, Site Selection (2014) |