“All politics is local,” said former U.S. Speaker of the House Tip O’Neil, and we’re certainly proud that our fine state of Washington keeps getting ranked as a great place to live, work and start a business.
Here are some recent posts about how Washington state is rebounding from the global recession and ranking among the best states in the nation for our strong economy:
Washington ranks near the top in GDP growth
Top-rated state economy: North Dakota? Texas? New York? Nope…
Washington is listing — but in a good way
All this is no accident. We’re home to some of the world’s smartest workers and best companies, and this shows through whenever independent groups, including conservative think tanks, look at all 50 states and start comparing apples to apples.
What’s often forgotten, though, is that our entire country is still the best place on the planet to do business, as this infographic shows.
While there are always challenges to overcome, it’s good to step back sometimes and realize that doom and gloom can often be a self-fulfilling prophecy, while—as Gen. Colin Powell said, “optimism is a force multiplier.”
