Experts: State’s political structure to blame
by Lynn Lofton
Published: July 11,2010
Tags: entrepreneurial activity, Mississippi ranked last, small business startups
According to the Index of Entrepreneurial Activity, Mississippi ranks last among the 50 states in small business startups. The index, compiled by the Kauffman Foundation of Kansas City, Mo., is a leading indicator of new business creation in the United States. It uses government data and information from new business owners for its analysis. “I [...]
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