Joplin Named A "2008 Choice City"
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Business Development Outlook, a publication of the World Economic Development Alliance, recently named Joplin, Missouri as one of the 25 Choice Cities. Joplin ranked 23rd on the list. The list was topped by Charleston, West Virginia. All metro areas in the United States were considered in this survey by Business Development Outlook.
The cities were chosen based on numerous criteria including cost of living, crime rates, access to transportation and quality of life. Joplin had outstanding economic growth in 2007, which was a factor in placing Joplin in the top 25.
"This recognition isn't just for the city of Joplin, but also for the two-county metropolitan area that has seen tremendous growth in the past several years. This reaffirms that our area communities collectively have great business opportunities and offer a wonderful quality of living." said Rob O'Brian, President of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Outlook's 2008 Choice City Award Winners
1. Charleston, West Virginia
2. Santa Fe, New Mexico
3. Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina
4. Austin-San Marcos, Texas
5. Abilene, Texas
6. Albuquerque, New Mexico
7. Gainesville, Florida
8. Tucson, Arizona
9. Sacramento, California
10. San Antonio, Texas
11. Fresno, California
12. Tulsa, Oklahoma
13. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
14. Augusta-Aiken, Georgia/South Carolina
15. Omaha, Nebraska
16. Sherman-Denison, Texas
17. Flagstaff, Arizona/Utah
18. Syracuse, New York
19. Florence, South Carolina
20. San Angelo, Texas
21. Odessa-Midland, Texas
22. Danville, Virginia
23. Joplin, Missouri
24. Waterbury, Connecticut
25. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas |
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