The Southeast's labor supply, warm weather and infrastructure keep the region popular.

Washington.- In an annual comparison of each state's business climate, Florida has come in at No. 9, moving up two notches from last year to crack the top ten.

The rankings, released Thursday in Site Selection Magazine, showed that the Southeast continues to dominate as the region most attractive to business leaders.

"Southern states are the fastest growing states, so they have a good supply of labor with the right skills.  And they have great logistical infrastructure, like state highways, ports and airports.  Moreover, the South has warmer weather, which many people prefer" - Mark Arend, Site Selection Magazine's editor said.

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