Why Delaware?
Delaware is renowned for its pro-business climate, often referred to as the "corporate capital of the world," as more than 60% of Fortune 500 companies are incorporated in Delaware. Our national rankings offer a glimpse into why so many companies call Delaware their home.
#1 Industry R&D investment
#1 High-wage traded service jobs
#2 Globalization
#2 Gazelle jobs
#4 Innovation capacity
#4 Scientists and engineers
#7 Overall transformation to a New Economy
#8 Knowledge jobs
Source: 2007 State New Economy Index,
Kauffman Foundation/Information Technology & Innovation Foundation
AAA Performance, business vitality, development capacity
#1 Initial public offerings
#3 Private research & development
#5 PhD scientists and engineers
Source: 2007 Development Report Card for the States, Corporation for Enterprise Development
#1 Best legal environment for business
(6th consecutive year) U.S.Chamber of Commerce
#1 Job opportunities, job quality, and workplace fairness,
Political Economy Research Institute, University of Massachusetts Amherst
#2 2007 Most Fair & Predictable Tax Environment
CFO magazine
#4 2007 Most Tax-Friendly State for Taxpayers,
Tax Foundation
AAA bond rating (12th consecutive time),
Moody's Investors Service, Standard & Poor's, Fitch Ratings
Wilmington, Delaware - 2007 Top 10 North American Cities of the Future,
fDi magazine
Dover, Delaware - 23rd, Boomtowns of 2007,
Inc. magazine
2007 Gold and Silver Horizon Interactive Awards for www.visitdelaware.com
In Delaware, we continue to develop breakthrough, innovative approaches to help our companies remain competitive, ensure our citizens maintain the lifestyle they enjoy, and generate real results for our future.
