South Carolina ranked among Top States for doing Business

South Carolina has tied for a second place ranking among the top states for key site selection criteria, according to Area Development magazine’s recent survey of site consultants. South Carolina tied with Georgia for second overall in meeting key location requirements. Area Development surveyed a select group of site consultants who work with a nationwide client base and are hired by corporations to scout locations that meet a company’s investment requirements.  States were ranked in 17 categories based on the number of times they were named as a “top-5” choice by the responding consultants. South Carolina received more than 200 mentions. The Palmetto State was the consultants’ top choice in both the certified shovel-ready sites and right-to-work environment. South Carolina was among their top-five picks in cost of doing business (#2), corporate tax environment (#2) and nine other categories.  To read the full review of this year’s Top States for Doing Business, visit http://www.areadevelopment.com/Top-States-for-Doing-Business.