Wyoming

Wyoming offers a bounty of advantages for business relocation and expansion, unparalleled natural assets and a quality of life that lets the state brag that you can "work where you want to live." Wyoming has consistently low labor costs and does not have corporate, inventory or personal income taxes. The state was No. 1 for business-friendly taxation on the Tax Foundation's State Business Tax Climate Index every year from 2003 to 2008. The state's private-sector employment stood at more than 220,000 in 2007, up a stout 50 percent since 1990. The mineral industry generates some $4.5 billion a year for the state. Among Wyoming's assets are a superior transportation system, cutting-edge health providers, communities with the latest technological and communications infrastructure, and renowned educational providers, including the University of Wyoming and a statewide network of community colleges. Wyoming is often called the first state in outdoor America and its outdoor offerings include two national parks and a dozen state parks.