Ohio experienced the biggest jump from 2012 to 2013 in Chief Executive magazine’s Best and Worst States for Business Rankings. Ohio jumped 13 spots from 35th to 22nd.  Since 2009, Ohio has risen 23 spots, from 45th to 22nd.

Ohio experienced the largest improvement of any state in the past year. 736 CEOs provided their opinion – the highest response on record. They judged states on taxation and regulation, quality of workforce, and living environment.

Quotes from CEO Magazine:

  1. “Ohio is doing some amazing things to attract and support a pro-business environment.” – Don Taylor, CEO of Fairlawn  
  2. “States like Texas and Ohio are consistently trying to help us grow our business and are listening to the leaders of companies to help solve problems.” – Impact Products CEO Terry Neal, pg. 24, CEO Magazine
  3. Comment attached to Official Grade: “Business appreciates Gov. Kasich’s help despite lots of legacy obstacles.”