Missouri's Accolades

Missouri has long been recognized for its low business costs and exceptional quality of life. Here are some recent accolades:

2013:

• 3rd Highest Percentage Increase in tech jobs from 2011-2012, TechAmerica Foundation
• 5th Lowest State Diesel Tax, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council
• 6th Lowest State Gasoline Tax, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council
• 6th Lowest Property Tax Index, Tax Foundation
• 6th Lowest Unemployment Insurance Tax Index, Tax Foundation
• 8th Lowest Corporate Tax Index, Tax Foundation
• 9th Highest tech employment increase from 2011-2012, TechAmerica Foundation
• 11th Best State for Retirement, Bankrate
• 16th Best Overall Tax Climate, Tax Foundation

2012:

• 5th Lowest State Diesel Tax, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council
• 6th Lowest State Gasoline Tax, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council
• 6th Lowest Business Energy Costs, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council
• 6th Best Entrepreneurial Activity, US Chamber of Commerce
• 6th Most Business Start-Ups, Business Facilities
• 7th Best Economic Competitiveness, American Legislative Exchange Council
• 7th Best Property Tax Index, Tax Foundation
• 8th Best Higher-Ed Degree Output, US Chamber of Commerce
• 8th Best Corporate Tax Index, Tax Foundation
• 9th Best Automotive Manufacturing Strength, Business Facilities
• 9th Best Unemployment Insurance Tax Index, Tax Foundation
• 9th Most Pro-Business State, Pollina Corporate Real Estate
• 10th Best Regulatory Environment, Forbes
• 10th Lowest Cost of Living, ACCRA
• 12th Lowest Business Costs, CNBC
• 15th Best Overall Tax Climate, Tax Foundation

2011:

• 3rd Lowest Business Costs, CNBC
• 5th Lowest State Diesel Tax, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council
• 6th Lowest State Gasoline Tax, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council
• 7th Best State for Taxes and Regulation, US Chamber of Commerce
• 8th Lowest Business Energy Costs, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council
• 8th Best Cost of Living, US Chamber of Commerce
• 8th Best Higher-Ed Degree Output, US Chamber of Commerce
• 8th Most Pro-Business State, Pollina Corporate Real Estate
• 9th Best Regulatory Environment, Forbes
• 9th for Economic Competitiveness, American Legislative Exchange Council
• 9th Best Transportation System, CNBC
• 9th Best Quality of Life, Business Facilities
• 15th Best Business Tax Index, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council
• 16th Best State for Business, CNBC