Washington State Rankings

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Washington state has earned a prestigious A- ranking by - The Pew Center 2008, on the States for its performance in managing public resources.
#1 ranking for Bellevue in living and launch business
-Forbes Small Business, 2008
#1 in use of alternative energy
- Development Report Card for the States, 2007

#1 in technology industry employment
- Development Report Card for the States, 2007

#2 in the nation for new company creation
- 2006 Index of Innovation for Washington State, Washington Technology Center

#2 in software publishers employment
- AeA, 2006

#2 in Gaming Industry jobs
- Seattle Post Intelligencer, 2007

#3 for America’s “Greenest” state
- Forbes.com 2007

#3 in most technology-intensive state economy
- 2006 Index of Innovation for Washington State, Washington Technology Center

#4 in exports behind Texas, California and New York
- World Institute for Strategic Economic Research, 2007
#4 in the U.S. in clean technology funding at $121.25 million

- National Venture Capital Association, 2007
#4 in knowledge jobs, globalization, economic dynamism, digital transformation and innovation- State New Economy Index, 2007
#5 in top states for business
- Forbes.com, The Best States for Business, 2007

#5 small business friendly state

- Small Business Survival Index, 2005

#10 in Certified Teachers - Washington has 500 teachers who achieved National Board Certification

- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, 2007

#11 best tax climate in the U.S.
- Tax Foundation, 2007