Hello Lowell,

        I thought I would send you a bullet point list regarding the business
climate in South Dakota.

Overview:

•South Dakota enjoys a balanced, healthy economy. 
•The State of South Dakota has enjoyed a balanced budget for 107 years. 
•South Dakota’s population has grown four percent during the last four years. 
•The manufacturing industry in South Dakota gained 2,800 jobs in the past year. 
•"South Dakota offers the best economic environment for entrepreneurship in
the nation," according to the 1996 Small Business Survival Index.

Tax structure and other highlights:

•No Corporate Income Tax 
•No Personal Income Tax 
•No Personal Property Tax 
•No Business Inventory Tax 
•Competitive Workers Compensation Rates 
•Lowest Average Unemployment Insurance Rates in the Nation 
•Right to Work State

Some South Dakota companies:

•Gateway 2000 
•Citibank 
•Green Tree Financial 
•3M 
•Polaris 
•Yellow Freight
 
        I got this information from the state's home page. I hope this 
doesn't sound like an overbearing advertisement. I do feel however that
South Dakota has an exceptional business climate! Thanks for the support!

Best regards,

Viking Home

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