Roy K. Miller | Icon Sportswire | Getty ImagesWhen Amazon announced late last year that it had chosen Arlington,, as the home for part of its new, $5 billion second headquarters, it did not reach the decision haphazardly. By the numbers, Virginia is not only the best state for Amazon; it is America's Top State for Business. It is Virginia's fourth win, having previously taken the title in 2007, 2009 and 2011.
The state has the nation's best workforce, including the fourth-highest concentration of science, technology, education and math workers. Strong school test scores, small class sizes and a wealth of colleges and universities make Virginia's education system the best in the nation.
How is Florida not on that list?
WayneNewtonMrLV Did I see your name on the Lolita Express Flight Log?
WayneNewtonMrLV Where is Delaware?
You have the top employer in Vermont as Fletcher Allen, an entity that changed its name years ago.
Great news for the Commonwealth, but for future reference, it’s just Virginia Tech...no need to add the “University” at the end. TheMoreYouKnow Hokies virginia_tech
WayneNewtonMrLV That’s not Wayne Newton
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