New Jersey: It has world-class universities, leading technology and biological science firms and one fast turnpike
Massachusetts: Today, the fields of education and health services employ the most people in Massachusetts
Florida: With several large cities, the state also has a sizable system of state universities and community colleges
Washington: The military and defense sector employs the second-largest number of people in Washington
Colorado: Historically, the state has been rich in agriculture, livestock and mineral extraction
Connecticut: The emergence of digital media have had a huge impact on economy, with more than 1,200 digital media-related businesses located in the state
North Carolina: Charlotte has grown to become the second-largest banking center in the nation
Wisconsin: In addition, dairy is a major driver of Wisconsin's economy, generating more than $20 billion a year
Nebraska: A major urban center in the state is Omaha, home to Warren Buffett, one of the world’s richest men