CNBC released their report ranking the 50 states in every category from doing business, to economy, to education, cost of living, technology and beyond for 2014.

Good news South Dakota, we came in at #11 overall and at #2 with business friendliness. Bad news, we came in last in Technology and Innovation. They say:

The Mount Rushmore State offers monumentally-friendly business regulations, but costs have risen along with the state’s profile. The state ranks at the bottom for innovation.

 

Category
Score
  2014 Rank
  2013 Rank
Cost of Doing Business336  6  1
Workforce204  6 (Tie)  11
Quality of Life217  10  7
Infrastructure & Transportation180  31 (Tie)  19
Economy241  20  6
Education69  30 (Tie)  30
Technology & Innovation35  50  48
Business Friendliness177  2  2
Cost of Living35  16  26
Access to Capital13  26  39
Overall1507  11  1

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