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Table of Contents THE PARTNERS iii FOREWORD v PREFACE vi CHAPTER I. Immigrant – EB-5 Investor Program (Green Card) Overview 1 EB-5 Immigrant Investment Flowchart 2 Steps to Qualify Under the EB-5 Program 3 EB-5 Requirements 3 EB-5 Program Benefits 4 Benefits of Immigrating to the United States 4 Ways to Invest Through EB-5 5 Industry Investment Areas 6 EB-5 Fee Structure 7 EB-5 Statistics 8

CHAPTER II. Non-Immigrant – E-1 Treaty Trader/ E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Overview 10 E-1 / E-2 Process Flowchart 10 Requirements 11 Treaty Trader (E-1) 11 Treaty Investor (E-2) 11 E Visa Restrictions 12 E-1/E-2 Fee Structure 12 Treaty Countries 13

CHAPTER III. Non-Immigrant – L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa Overview 16 Qualification Requirements 16 L-1 Process Flowchart 18 Blanket Petitions 19 L-1 Fee Structure 19

APPENDIX A. Comparative Tables

Visa Comparisons 22 Professional & Legal Fees 23

APPENDIX B. The Fifty States Alabama through Wyoming 26 - 76 United States Average Annual Precipitation (Map) 77 United States Population Distribution (Map) 78 ii

The Partners

Senior Partner Admitted in Washington [emailprotected] Mr. Chung is the founding partner of CHUNG, MALHAS & MANTEL, PLLC. Mr. Chung represents clients in commercial transactions, negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, and complex civil and criminal litigation. Mr. Chung has successfully represented and counseled clients in a broad spectrum of legal matters in both state and federal courts. In addition, He has over a decade of courtroom experience, and has represented companies and individuals before administrative tribunals and appellate courts, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the Supreme Court of the State of Washington. Mr. Chung has also advised foreign and local investors in setting up corporations, franchises and subsidiaries in the United States and has drafted numerous contracts tailored specifically for multi-million dollar transactions. Mr. Chung has worked in pre-trial and post trial litigation with British Petroleum (BP), and nationally renowned law firms in Washington, California, and Pennsylvania. He has also advised companies in China, Russia, India, Canada, the Middle East and Europe in doing business in the United States. Mr. Chung is a graduate of Villanova University School of Law, and California State University, Fullerton where he majored in Political Science. Mr. Chung speaks English and conversational Spanish.

LL.B. J.D. LL.M. (ILS) Managing Partner Admitted in Washington [emailprotected] Dr. Malhas represents clients in international business transactions, negotiations, investment immigration, and private and public offerings worldwide. She successfully formed multi-million dollar global partnerships between entrepreneurs, foreign investors, and venture capitalists. Dr. Malhas has been an international consultant for the United Nations and the World Bank for the Middle East and the GCC countries for nearly a decade. She has also worked with U.S. and foreign organizations and law firms, and U.S. Department of State on projects in New York and Washington DC, and has published papers, coauthored and edited publications. Dr. Malhas has advised approximately 40 foreign investors on EB-5 investment immigration, including business expansion, joint ventures, working with law firms in Maryland and Washington DC as a foreign associate. Dr. Malhas obtained a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Golden Gate University School of Law, a Masters of International Law from American University Washington College of Law, with coursework in Paris, Geneva, & Brussels, and a Bachelor of Law from University of Jordan School of Law. She was honored a Doctoral Equivalency from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Jordan. She was also awarded a certificate for Legislative Drafting and Policy Making from the International Law Institute & Georgetown Law Center. Dr. Malhas speaks English and Arabic.

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Partner Admitted in New York [emailprotected] Mr. Mantel has extensive experience in international commercial negotiations and complex debt restructurings. He has represented individuals and corporations in bankruptcy adversary proceedings, federal civil and criminal litigation, and advised U.S. and foreign companies on public and private international law, investment, and strategies for mitigating risk associated with foreign joint-ventures. Mr. Mantel has advised a broad range of clients throughout the world on investment in the United States and has advised American and British nationals on employment and corporate law issues in France. Prior to joining CHUNG, MALHAS & MANTEL, PLLC, Mr. Mantel has worked at prominent law firms in Lille, France and in New York. He also worked on a complex pharmaceutical class-action litigation, which ultimately saved the defendant billions of dollars. Mr. Mantel has lived in many countries throughout the world including Russia, France, Germany, Denmark and the United Kingdom. Mr. Mantel has participated in various international cultural exchanges including introducing American student groups to the Great Master paintings at the Hermitage museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. Mr. Mantel is a graduate of Villanova University School of Law where he concentrated on private international law, and New York University Stern School of Business where he majored in Finance and Humanities. Mr. Mantel speaks Russian, French and English.

Foreword

ime is valuable. If you have invested your time in opening this investment immigration booklet, prepared for you by the law firm of CHUNG, MALHAS & MANTEL, PLLC, then chances are that you are part of an elite class of entrepreneurs that recognizes that opportunity has no borders. This visionary trait is an attribute adopted by many of the individuals and businesses that seek our guidance in establishing profit over international waters and legal residency in the United States of America. Although not known by many citizens of other countries, the United States government has created a number of immigration passageways to obtaining either legal status, residency or United States citizenship through investment in a particular business or industry in America. If you are seeking to invest in the United States or are already investing, why not benefit from your investment?

Whether for investment purposes or whether you are seeking to obtain a United States Green Card for yourself or your family, the rewards are indisputable. As a United States Green Card holder you may enter and leave the United States at will, avoid the time consuming delays involved in processing a visa application, and within 3 years of obtaining your Green Card you are eligible to apply for your United States citizenship. From a business standpoint, acquiring a United States Green Card makes sense. As a United States Green Card holder you have the right to purchase and sell real property and establish a corporation within the United States. Moreover, you are authorized to work in the United States, receive Social Security and remain in the United States without worrying about staying beyond the amount of time designated on your I-94. In addition, foreign nationals seeking to attend universities or colleges in the United States are eligible to pay considerably less in tuition if they obtain their Green Card. The clients of CHUNG, MALHAS & MANTEL, PLLC are individuals and businesses that not only dare to reach our shores, but thrive when they get here. They are esteemed men and women of commerce, practitioners of high finance, and industrialists hailing from all over the world who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage. They have reached the pinnacle of esteem and standing in their own country and desire to pursue investment immigration with the United States as a compliment to their overall investment structure. When our clients speak, the parliaments and ministers of state in their home country listen. That is why when choosing a law firm to represent them overseas, they not only expect high quality service, but also demand it. As the founding partner of CHUNG, MALHAS & MANTEL, PLLC, I have made it my mission to insure that the investment immigration process for our clients is navigated with unfaltering precision, wise forethought, and most important of all, clear vision. Our team of talented attorneys and staff are dedicated and trained to providing first class legal representation to our clients, and are committed to setting the standard of excellence globally through personalized service. Because we seek to represent the bold ones, the visionaries, dreamers and doers, we stand beside our clients and put our name in ink beside theirs as they venture forth to unlock the door to the remarkable. On behalf of the partners, attorneys and staff of CHUNG, MALHAS & MANTEL, PLLC, we look forward to exceeding your expectations and welcome you and your family to bring your visionary ideals, rich culture and insight to this great land of opportunity. Sincerely,

Edward C. Chung, Esq. Senior Partner

Preface Permanent Residency (Green Card), leading to the option of Citizenship while being protected by the nation’s sovereignty and constitution.

BY DR. DIMA N. MALHAS, ESQ. LL.B. J.D. LL.M. (ILS) MANAGING PARTNER

Providing an abundance of choices in its supreme education and premium universities, the United States ranks as one of the top standard-of-living countries in the world, according to The World Bank’s World Development Indicators and GDP per Capita. For centuries, this nation prides itself with the American Dream, and continues to offer it to generations to come.

he year 2012 marked a momentous time in history: from the European economic crises, Euro austerity and bailouts, to revolutions erupting and dynasties falling in the Middle East; from the passing of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, to the landing of the Curiosity Rover on Mars; from the Indian blackout - the largest power outage in history, affecting 620 million people, about 9% of the world’s population, to the Solar Sandy Project providing renewable alternative energy which reignited in one week the skies of New York City; and from the first anniversary of the death of Steve Jobs, the “Father of the Digital Revolution” to the revolution of “techonomy” and the socioeconomic impact of social media, predominantly Facebook, Yahoo, Google and Baidu, changing worldwide dynamics and challenging sociopolitical maps and economic theories.

The purpose of this booklet, “United States of America Immigration Options for Investors & Entrepreneurs” is to proffer knowledge and information pertaining to the latest updates of current investment opportunities and immigration options under the United States laws. CHAPTER I of this booklet discusses immigrant (Green Card) investment opportunities and privileges for international investors and entrepreneurs under the EB-5 Program.

In spite of worldwide economic predicament, the United States has been steadfast in its economic recovery. With the November 2012 Presidential reelection leaving a balance of power in Congress, the United States is focused on rebuilding its economy amid global uncertainty, making investment in the United States ever so timely.

CHAPTER II discusses non-immigrant investment opportunities and privileges for international investors and entrepreneurs under the E-1/E-2 Treaty Trader/Investor Visa. CHAPTER III discusses non-immigrant investment opportunities and privileges for international investors and entrepreneurs under the Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager L-1 Visa.

This is evident by the September 28, 2012 U.S. President Obama’s signing on the three-year extension of EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program reauthorizing and extending it through September 2015.

At CHUNG, MALHAS & MANTEL, PLLC, we deliver state of the art legal representation and legal advice to investors and their families in wealth management, trust funds, corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring outstanding investment projects, investment immigration, private and public offerings, and all related matters of commercial transactions. We work with a multidisciplinary team of economists, financial analysts, and CPA international tax experts, to provide inclusive services to an exclusive tier of investors. Our partners, attorneys and professionals are multi-lingual; we speak Arabic, English, Farsi, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and sign language.

The year 2013 is a ripe opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs to invest in the United States of America and stimulate global economy. The EB-5 bill signed into law invites an exclusive group of world-class entrepreneurs, esteemed investors, and notable venture capitalists, from all around the world into investing in the recovery of the United States economy through direct or pooling capital and job creation. It is therefore most judiciously provided, especially when investing in the United State’s real estate; where indicators show increased stability and growth while yielding lucrative returns on capital gains and benefiting from the finest interest rates. Indeed, investing capital at this juncture strategically aims for high profitable margins. This heavenly “Buyer’s Market” is an exceptional time to buy a home, hotel, or invest into or establish an enterprise; the selections and opportunities are endless.

In all our undertakings, we adhere to strict rules of confidentiality and the highest professional standards. We look forward to a prosperous legal representation. On behalf of our firm, please accept the assurance of our highest respect.

Honoring true investment efforts per the outlined law, the United States Congress has bestowed in gratitude upon the international investor and his/her family United States

We welcome you and your family to the United States of America.

CHAPTER I Immigrant EB-5 Investor Program

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EB-5 Immigrant Investors & Entrepreneurs Overview

n September 28th, 2012, United States President Obama signed Senate Bill 3245 into law {Public Law112-176}1, thereby providing a three year reauthorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program. This law extends the Program through September 2015. Originally created by the Immigration Act of 1990, the Fifth Employment-Based Preference (“EB-5”) Immigrant Investor Program for International Investors and/or Entrepreneurs offers a unique opportunity to obtain United States Permanent Residency (Green Card) for International Investors and/or Entrepreneurs who invest in the United States. Every year, Congress allocates 10,000 visas for the EB-5 Program for investors seeking to invest in the United States economy and create at least 10 full-time jobs.

To qualify for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, an investor must invest $1,000,000 or at least $500,000 in a targeted employment area (TEA)2 in the form of cash, cash equivalents, equipment, inventory or other tangible property, thereby creating at least 10 full-time jobs for legal U.S. workers within two years. Upon approval of an investor’s petition, the investor, the investor’s spouse, and all their children under the age of 21 will be granted conditional permanent residence status (Green Card) for two years, with all the benefits of a permanent green card holder. During the required two-year investment period, an investor may obtain any profit on his or her investment.

PUBLIC LAW 112–176, 112th Congress (SEPT. 28, 2012). Hyperlink:

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-112publ176/pdf/PLAW-112publ176.pdf

A Targeted Employment Area (TEA) is an area that, at the time of investment, is a rural area or an area experiencing unemployment of at least 150 percent of the national average rate. A Rural Area is any area outside a metropolitan statistical area (as designated by the Office of Management and Budget) or outside the boundary of any city or town having a population of 20,000 or more according to the decennial census.

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In the 90-day period prior to the expiration of the required two-year investment period, the investor, the investor’s spouse, and their children under the age of 21 must submit documents demonstrating that the required investment has been made and that at least 10 full-time jobs have been created, or else demonstrate with appropriate evidence that those criteria will be satisfied within a reasonable time period. Beginning 90 days prior to the five-year anniversary of receiving their initial green card, the investor, the investor’s spouse, and their children under the age of 21 may file for U.S. Citizenship & obtain a U.S. Passport.

EB-5 Immigrant Investment Flowchart Discuss Investment Options with Attorney*

3 Weeks

Investment of $500,000 or $1 million in Escrow or into Regional Center or New Company 1 Month

*Preliminary Stage: • Sign Retainer Agreement by Investor • Complete Investment Questionnaire by Investor • Identify and Select Investment • Sign Subscription Agreement by Investor • Gather Documents by Investor

I-526 Filing

Denial

Immigrant Petition

Return of Investment

Remittance of: • Legal Fees (per Retainer Agreement) • Initial Deposit of Investment Capital into Escrow • Syndication fee (if applicable) • I-526 Filing Fees

4 to 6 Months

Adjustment of Status USCIS (United States)

1 to 3 Months

6 to 8 Months

APPROVAL

Consular Processing Embassy Interview (Home Country)

Conditional Green Card 2 Years (Eligible to file 90 days prior)

Request for Additional Evidence

District Office

I-829 Filing Removal of Condition

1 to 3 Months

Interview

3 Years (Eligible to file 90 days prior)

APPROVAL

NOTE: Estimated timeline may vary depending on USCIS processing.

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N-400 Filing Citizenship (Optional)

Steps to Qualify Under the EB-5 Program 1. Eligibility - Check your eligibility; 2. Legal Counsel – Retain Legal Counsel and Team to prepare and file I-526 Petition along with supporting documentation; 3. Due Diligence - Choose the “best” path for your investment in the United States under the EB-5 Program [New Enterprise, Existing Enterprise, or Regional Center]; 4. Supporting Documents - Collect supporting documents [Biographic, Financial (net worth), Clearances]; 5. Source of Funds - Gather evidentiary documents in support of Legal Acquisition of Capital; 6. Petition Preparation - Prepare petition for Investor’s signature; 7. Capital Transfer – Wire Transfer of Capital (USD $500,000 or USD $1,000,000) into Escrow Account or directly into Investment; 8. 2-Year U.S. Conditional Permanent Residence Green Card - Upon I-526 Petition Approval: a. If Investor and/or investor’s family is in the United States, Legal Counsel files for Adjustment of Status (I-485) for investor and family member(s) who thereby receive U.S. Permanent Residence conditioned upon the two-year investment (Conditional Green Card); or b. If Investor and/or investor’s family is outside the United States, the investor and family undergo a U.S. Consular Interview at the U.S. Embassy and thereby receive the Conditional Green Card;

9. U.S. Permanent Residence (Green Card) - In the 90 days immediately prior to the two-year anniversary of receiving a conditional green card, Legal Counsel prepares and files Form I-829 to remove the two-year condition on permanent residency. If the requirements for investment and job-creation are fulfilled, investor and family receive U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident status (Permanent Green Card); and 10. U.S. Citizenship & Passport - Investor and family may apply for U.S. Citizenship beginning 90 days prior to the five-year anniversary of the date they received their conditional green card. Upon approval, investor and family receive U.S. Citizenship and Passports.

EB-5 Requirements 1. Capital Investment – USD $1,000,000 or USD $500,000 in TEA; 2. Investment in Enterprise – New Enterprise, Existing Enterprise, or Regional Center; 3. Job Creation – Direct Employment of 10 fulltime U.S. jobs in a New or Existing Enterprise or Indirect Employment of 10 full-time U.S. jobs in a Regional Center; 4. Source of Funds – Proof that the capital used in the investment was obtained through legal means; 5. Managerial Capacity – Investors must participate in the management of a New or Existing Enterprise; 6. Fees & Costs – Legal Fees, USCIS Filing Fees & Administrative Costs; 7. Medical Check – Investor and family must undergo a medical check; and 8. Background Clearance – Investor and family will be subject to Criminal and/or Immigration background checks.

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EB-5 Program Benefits

Benefits of Immigrating to The United States

• Obtain United States Green Card or Citizenship for the Investor and/or Entrepreneur, spouse, and ALL their children under 21 years of age;

• Invest, Work, Retire, Study, and Live anywhere in the United States;

• No education, business, or special training required; • Any nationality may apply; • No language requirement;

• Enjoy high living standard: the United States is rated number 4 on HDI1 ; • Access to Elite Government Sponsored Public Schools, depending on residency location;

• Live and travel anywhere in the United States;

• Eligible to apply to top Medical, Law and Business Schools in the United States2 ;

• No work limitation: take any job, run or start any business, even retire;

• Eligible for Residency Benefits (Social Security, Medicare, and Retirement Benefits, etc.);

• No education limitations: students may apply to any U.S. school and avoid paying the international student rates;

• Obtain a high quality of life with lower expenses compared to other industrialized countries (European countries, such as Sweden);

• Wider job market for your children in the future; • Property tax savings in some states; and • Citizenship after five years (the two years spent as a conditional resident is counted towards the 5-year requirement).

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• Ability to sponsor other family members to immigrate to the United States; and • Travel freely all around the world for business, investment, or pleasure. 1

The 2011 United Nations Human Development Index (HDI). The HDI is a comparative measure (standard means) of life expectancy, literacy, education, standards of living, and quality of life for countries worldwide. 2 Most top Medical, Law and Business Schools in the U.S. do not accept or have restrictions on International Student applicants and F-1 Student Visa applicants.

WAYS TO INVEST THROUGH EB-5

New Business

Form a new original commercial enterprise that will create 10 jobs within a 2-year period.

EXPANDING BUSINESS The expansion of an existing business through investment of the required amount, so that a substantial change (at least 40%) in either the net worth, number of employees, or both.

“TROUBLED” BUSINESS

Existing Business (formed prior to November 29, 1990)

An enterprise that has been in existence for at least 2-years and has incurred a net loss during the 12- or 24-month period prior to the priority date on the immigrant investor’s Form I-526. The loss for this period must be at least 20% of the troubled Business’s net worth prior to the loss. Job preservation through investment of the required amount, so that the number of existing jobs is being or will be maintained at no less than the pre-investment level for a period of at least two years. (Number of Jobs preserved has to be no less than 10.)

RESTRUCTURING BUSINESS The purchase of an existing business with simultaneous or subsequent restructuring or reorganization resulting in a new commercial enterprise.

Regional Center

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Regional Centers pool investor’s capital (foreign and local) and apply the funds toward projects to improve the economy in the approved area. They may directly own and operate businesses utilizing the invested capital, or they may loan money to projects operated by affiliated entities.

Industry Investment Areas Examples of primary industries for EB-5 investment projects: COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE

HOSPITALITY

ENERGY

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EB-5 Fee Structure

EB-5 Immigration Investment Fee Structure Phases

Description

Government Fees

Phase I Document Preparation

State TEA Certification

N/A

Professional Fees

Legal Fees • Immigration Legal Fees: $40,000 ALL PHASES I-V Investor & Family Members

Phase II EB-5 Petition

Phase III EB-5 Processing

Form I-526, Petition Application (USCIS)

USCIS Fees: $1,500

1. U.S. Processing (USCIS) Adjustment of Status:

• USCIS Fees: $985 (per person)

• Form I-486 Application

• Biometric Fee: $85 (per person)

• Biometrics 2. Home Country (U.S. Embassy) Consular Processing

• DOS Fees: $380 (per person)

Direct Investment • TEA Certification Fee: $1,000 • Corporate Legal Fees: Subscription Agreements (SEC Exempt & USCIS Compliance, etc.): $10,000 - $20,000 • Investment Fees: (Business Plan Writer, Economist, etc.): Billed at Cost Regional Center

1. Form I-829 Petition to Remove the Conditions

• USCIS Fees: $3,750 (per person)

2. Biometrics

• Biometric Fee: $85 (per person)

Phase IV Removal of Condition

• Syndication Fee: $40,000 - $50,000 (Includes all Investment, Administrative & Financial) Depending on the Regional Center

1. Form N-400 Application Phase V Naturalization (Citizenship) (Optional) 2. Biometrics

Grand Total: $57,395 - $97,960

• USCIS Fees: ($595 per person)

• Escrow Agent Fees: (Optional) $875 per release

International Tax CPA • Biometric Fees: $85 (per person) Consultant Fees 1-hour complimentary advice depending on Investor’s needs Total: $6,395 - $7,085

Total: $51,000 - $90,875

* Government filing fees are subject to change. * Filing & Administrative Fees are constantly updating. For most current information please visit: http://www.uscis.gov; http://travel.state.gov/visa/ forms/forms_1342.html & http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis. *Attorney Fees: Flat Fee (Does not include translations and other costs). *A detailed breakdown of fees is available upon request.

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EB-5 STATISTICS

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur (I-526) and Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions (I-829) Service-wide Receipts, Approvals, Denials Fiscal Year(s): 2005 - 2012 (Third Quarter) I-526 Approval Fiscal YearA Receipts Approvals Denials Percentage 2005 332 179 156 53% 2006 486 336 124 73% 2007 776 473 148 76% 2008 1,257 640 120 84% 2009 1,028 1.262 207 86% 2010 1,955 1,369 165 89% 2011 3,805 1,563 371 81% 2012 4,156 3,002 775 79% Grand Total 13,795 8,824 2,066 81%

I-829 Receipts Approvals 37 184 89 106 194 111 390 159 437 347 768 274 2,345 1,067 546 639 4,806 2,887

I-526 Receipts, Approvals, and Denials FY2005-2012 3rd Quarter

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Number of Approved EB-5 Regional Centers Fiscal Year(s): 2007-2012

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11 25

FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12

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Denials 112 108 49 68 56 56 46 42 537

Approval Percentage 62% 50% 69% 70% 86% 83% 96% 94% 84%

CHAPTER ii Non-Immigrant E - 1 T r e at y T r a d e r E - 2 T r e at y I n v e s t or Visa

E-1/E-2 Non-Immigrant treaty trader/investor Overview

he E visa category is designed for foreign business owners with substantial trade and investment interests in the United States. The E visa category is available for foreign nationals of a country that maintains a treaty of friendship, commerce and navigation with the United States. The category is divided into the E-1 visa, based on substantial trade relationships, and the E-2 visa, based on substantial investment.

E-1/E-2 Process Flowchart

Discuss Investment Options with Attorney*

Investment, Company Establishment, and Preparation of Documents

3 Weeks

*Preliminary Stage • Identify and Screen Investment • Complete Investment Questionnaire by Investor • Sign Retainer Agreement by Investor **Premium Processing • $1,225 to process petition within 15 days.

2 to 3 Weeks

INSIDE United States, File: I-129 & I-129E Supplement with USCIS (Premium Process** available)

Request for Additional Evidence

OUTSIDE United States, File: DS-156E/160 with Consular/Embassy

2 to 3 Months

4 to 6 Months

Request for Additional Evidence (if determined)

(if determined)

APPROVAL

Consular Processing Embassy Interview

2 to 3 Months

0 to 2 Weeks (Depending on Embassy)

Change of Status Form I-539 (Can be filed concurrently with Form I-129)

NOTE: Estimated timeline may vary depending on USCIS processing.

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Requirements Treaty Trader (E-1)

Treaty Investor (E-2)

The Applicant must be a national of a treaty country.

The investor must be a national of treaty country.

The trading firm for which the applicant is coming to The investment must be substantial (it must be sufficient the U.S. must have the same nationality* of the treaty to ensure the successful operation of the enterprise). country. The investment must be a real operating enterprise. The international trade must be “substantial” in the Speculative or idle investments do not qualify. sense that there is a sizable and continuing volume of Uncommitted funds in a bank account or similar trade between the countries and that more than 50% of security are not considered an investment. the total volume of the company’s international trade The investment enterprise may not be marginal. It must must be between the U.S. and the treaty country. generate significantly more income than just to provide The applicant must be employed in a supervisory or a living to the investor and family, or it must have a executive capacity, or possess highly specialized skills significant economic impact on the U.S. economy. essential to the efficient operation of the firm. Ordinary The investor must have control of the funds, and the skilled or unskilled workers do not qualify. investment must be at risk in the commercial sense. * Loans secured with the assets of the investment Nationality of the Foreign Entity enterprise are not allowed. At least 50% of the company must be owned by The investor must be coming to the U.S. to develop nationals of the treaty country. and direct the enterprise. If the applicant is not the principal investor, he or she must be employed in a supervisory or executive role, or possess special skills which make the employee’s services essential to the efficient operation of the business. *

Substantial Investment

1. Substantial in a proportional sense (the application of the proportionality test): i.e., substantial in relationship to the total cost of either purchasing an established enterprise, or creating the type of enterprise under consideration; 2. Sufficient to ensure the treaty investor’s financial commitment to the successful operation of the enterprise; and 3. Of a magnitude to support the likelihood that the treaty investor will successfully develop and direct the enterprise. No set dollar figure constitutes a minimum amount of investment to be considered substantial for E-2 visa purposes.

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E Visa Restrictions • The principal E visa holder may not take on other employment activity. • Spouses can work, though children cannot; both can be full-time students. • E visas are valid for two years, and can be extended in two-year increments indefinitely. • No annual limit on E-1/E-2 visas.

E-1/E-2 Fee Structure E-1/E-2 Nonimmigrant Investment Fee Structure Phases

Phase I Document Preparation

Description •

Business Establishment

•

Business Plan Drafting

•

Due Diligence and Collect: ---

• Phase II E-1/E-2 Petition

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• Phase III E-1/E-2 Processing

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Government Fees

Legal Fees

•

Investor Supporting Documentation Source of Fund Documentation

U.S. Secretary of State Fees (depends on industry)

•

I-129 Filing $325

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DS-156 & 157 Filing $270

Home Country (U.S Embassy)

•

DS-160 Online Application Filing $140

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Premium Processing (optional with USCIS only) $1,225

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Spouse’s Employment Authorization (optional) $380

Home Country (U.S. Embassy)

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I-539 Filing $290 (per person)

*Government Filing Fees (Last update 01/2013): Government filing fees are subject to change. Please visit: http://travel.state.gov & http://www.uscis.gov *Legal Fees: Flat Fee (Does not include translations and other costs). *A detailed breakdown of fees is available upon request.

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• Immigration Legal Fees: $7,500 - $10,000 Family Members: $500 per family member Request For Evidence (“RFE”): $1000 per request

U.S. (USCIS) Form I-129 & I-129E Supplement Filing

U.S. Processing (USCIS) Form I-539 to Change Status

Professional Fees

• Corporate Legal Fees: (Corporate Agreements/ Lease & Sub-Lease): $4,000-$6,000 Corporate Registration and Formation: $1000 Investment Fees • Investment Fees (Business Plan Writer): $2,000 - $4,000

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CHAPTER III Non-Immigrant L-1 In t r a c o m pa n y Transferee Visa

L-1 Non-Immigrant Intracompany Transferee Overview L-1 Visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows companies operating in the United States and overseas to transfer certain employees to work for its business in the United States. Two types of L-1 visa classifications are available: • L-1A visas for managers or executives; and • L-1B visas for employees with key knowledge of the business’s products or processes. L-2 visa is for the spouse or children of an L-1 visa holder. Qualification Requirements Employer: • Have a qualifying relationship with a foreign company (parent company, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate, collectively referred to as “qualifying organizations”); and • Currently be, or will be, doing business as an employer in the United States and in at least one other country directly or through a qualifying organization for the duration of the beneficiary’s stay in the United States as an L-1. While the business must be viable, there is no requirement that it be engaged in international trade. Employee: • Generally have been working for a qualifying organization abroad for one continuous year within the three years immediately preceding his or her admission to the United States; and • Be seeking to enter the United States to provide service in an executive/managerial* capacity or as an employee with “specialized knowledge” for a branch of the same employer or one of its qualifying organizations.

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Branch: An operating division or office of the same organization housed in a different location. A U.S. organization with a branch office abroad qualifies, as does a foreign organization with a U.S. branch; however, the branch must be more than simply an agent or representative. Subsidiary: A firm, corporation, or other legal entity that is owned by a parent company. Ownership may be direct or indirect. Ownership can be in any of the following forms: • The parent owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the subsidiary; • The parent owns, directly or indirectly, 50% of a 50-50 joint venture and has equal control and veto power over the entity; and • The parent owns, directly or indirectly, less than half of the entity, but in fact controls the entity. Parent: • A firm, corporation, or other legal entity which has subsidiaries; • A foreign parent must own at least 50% of a U.S. subsidiary and have veto powers over the subsidiary’s actions; • A U.S. parent must own at least 50% of the foreign subsidiary and have veto powers over the subsidiary’s actions; and • Affiliate U.S. and foreign companies must each be at least 50% owned by the same ultimate parent. Affiliate: • One of two subsidiaries, both of which are owned and controlled by the same parent or individual; or • One of two legal entities owned and controlled by the same group of individuals, each individual owning and controlling approximately the same share or proportion of each entity.

Restrictions: • The L-1A visa (manager or executive) is limited to seven consecutive years, and the L-1B visa (specialized knowledge employee) is limited to five consecutive years. The employee is ineligible for L status again until he or she has lived outside the U.S. for a total of one year; • L -1 Visa Holder must be employed on a full-time basis with the company; • Generally, L-2 children cannot work while L-2 spouses are permitted to work; • All L-2 holders can attend schools while maintaining their L-2 status; and • There is no numerical cap limitation for the L-1 visa. After L-1: • L-1/L-2 visa holders may be eligible for a green card under the employment-based “first preference” category (EB-1 Multinational Managers and Executives*), if he or she was also a manager or executive abroad; and • “Specialized knowledge”** employees may consider transferring to H-1B or apply for a green card under the employment-based “second preference” (EB-2) category. * Executive capacity generally refers to the employee’s ability to make decisions of wide latitude without much oversight. * Managerial capacity generally refers to the ability of the employee to supervise and control the work of professional employees and to manage the entire organization or manage a department, subdivision, function, or component of the organization. It may also refer to the employee’s ability to manage an essential function of the organization at a high level without direct supervision of others. Chung, Malhas & Mantel

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**Specialized knowledge means either special knowledge possessed by an individual of the petitioning organization’s product, service, research, equipment, techniques, management, or other interests and its application in international markets, or an advanced level of knowledge or expertise in the organization’s processes and procedures.

L-1 Process Flowchart

Discuss Investment Options with Attorney*

Investment, Company Establishment, and Preparation of Documents

3 Weeks

2 to 3 Weeks

INSIDE United States, File: I-129 & I-129E Supplement with USCIS (Premium Process** available)

Request for Additional Evidence

OUTSIDE United States, File: DS-156E/160 with Consular/Embassy

2 to 3 Months

4 to 6 Months

Request for Additional Evidence (if determined)

(if determined)

APPROVAL

Consular Processing Embassy Interview

2 to 3 Months

0 to 2 Weeks (Depending on Embassy)

See Also

Which one is better and why?

Change of Status Form I-539 (Can be filed concurrently with Form I-129)

APPROVAL

NOTE: Estimated timeline may vary depending on USCIS processing.

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Blanket Petitions Certain organizations may establish the required intracompany relationship in advance of filing individual L-1 petitions by filing for a blanket petition. Eligibility for blanket L certification may be established if the following criteria are met:

-- Has obtained at least 10 L-1 approvals during the previous 12-month period;

• The petitioner and each of the qualifying organizations are engaged in commercial trade or services;

-- Has a U.S. work force of at least 1,000 employees.

• The petitioner has an office in the United States which has been doing business for one year or more; • The petitioner has three or more domestic and foreign branches, subsidiaries, and affiliates; and • The petitioner, along with the other qualifying organizations, meets one of the following criteria:

-- Has U.S. subsidiaries or affiliates with combined annual sales of at least $25 million; or

The approval of a blanket L-1 visa petition does not guarantee that an employee will be granted L-1A classification. It does, however, provide the employer with the flexibility to transfer eligible employees to the United States quickly and on short notice without having to file an individual petition with USCIS. (Transferee needs only to be employed continuously for 6 months.)

L-1 Fee Structure L-1 Intra-Company Transferee Fee Structure Phases

Description • • •

Phase I Document Preparation

Phase II L-1 Petition

Phase III L-1 Processing

Business Establishment Business Plan Drafting Due Diligence and Collect: -- Investor Supporting Documentation --

Source of Fund Documentation

Foreign Company and U.S. Company Documentation

A. U.S. (USCIS) Form I-129 & I-129L Supplement Filing B. Home Country (U.S Embassy)

A. U.S. Processing (USCIS) Form I-539 to Change Status B. Home Country (U.S. Embassy)

Government Fees

Legal Fees • Immigration Legal Fees: $7,500 - $10,000 •

U.S. Secretary of State Fees (dependant on industry)

•

I-129 Filing $325

• •

DS-156 & 157 Filing $270 DS-160 Online Application Filing $140

•

• •

*Legal Fees: Flat Fee (Does not include translations and other costs).

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Family Members: $500 per family member Request For Evidence (“RFE”): $1000 per request

Premium Processing (optional with USCIS only) $1,225 Spouse’s Employment Authorization (optional) $380 I-539 Filing $290 (per person)

*Government Filing Fees (Last update 01/2013): Government filing fees are subject to change. Please visit: http://travel.state.gov & http://www.uscis.gov *A detailed breakdown of fees is available upon request.

Professional Fees

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APPENDIX a C O M PA R AT I V E TA BL E S

Visa Comparisons

E-2

L-1

Regional Center EB-5

Individual EB-5

Type

Non-Immigrant Visa

Immigrant Visa Green Card

Duration

Indefinite while treaty and investment exist.

7-years in increments, start over after being out of the US for 1-year

Conditional for 2-years; then permanent; and US citizenship after

Any amount, but usually over $100,000

Any amount

$500,000 or $1,000,000

Can be small

10 Direct or Indirect Jobs

10 Direct Jobs

Investors’ Employment

Manager or essential skills, unless investor

Manager or Specialized Knowledge

Limited Partner of Regional Center

Day to Day Policy Making or Management

Timing

1-3 Months (Premium processing available)

1-2 Months (Premium processing available)

Approximately 1-year

Can go direct to consul

USCIS 1st, unless blanket

USCIS, then consul or I-485

Spouse Only (90 day application)

3 Months after I-485

Not Available through E-2

Can apply for EB Visas after 1-year

Start Now

Yes

In-State Tuition Sooner

Immediate

Usually 5-9 Months

Depends on consul or premium processes

Premium Process

Only Treaty Country

Not Relevant

Source and Tracing of Funds Issue

Necessity of Overseas Company

Yes

Acquire Existing Company

Must Create 10 Additional Jobs

Geographical Area

Any

Rural/High Unemployment for $500,000

Prior Employment Requirement

Yes, 1-year

Initial Length of Visa

2 -years (up to 5-years)

3-years (1 year if creating new office)

2-year Conditional Permanent Residence, then Permanent Residence

Worldwide Taxation (Consult with Professional, information given here is generic)

Yes after 180 days or Average of 120 days per Year over 3-years (check Internal Revenue Code)

Upon issue of Conditional Green Card

Amount of Investment Job Creation

Procedure Work Authorized Permanent Residence Attending School Employment Authorization Expedite Relevance of Country

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Fee Comparisons

Professional & Legal Fees*

Investment Categories

Professional Fees (Investment, Economist, Financial)

Legal Fees (Immigration)

Legal Fees (Corporate)

Agencies

$65,000

$6,000 - $10,000

N/A

EB-5 Direct Investment (New Enterprise or Existing Enterprise)

$22,000 - $25,000

Regional Center Syndication Fee:

EB-5 Regional Center (Depending on State & Industry)

N/A

$65,000

N/A

$40,000 - $50,000 (Includes all Investment, Administrative & Financial) Depending on the Regional Center

$7,500 - $10,000 E-1/E-2

$2,000 - $4,000

Plus $500 per family member

$4,000 - $6,000

N/A

$4,000 - $6,000

N/A

$1,000 per RFE Request

$7,500 - $10,000 L-1

$2,000 - $4,000

Plus $500 per family member $1,000 per RFE Request

*Professional & Legal Fees: Fees are significantly varied depending on complexity of the matter. Legal Fees: Flat Fee (Does not include translations and other costs.) A detailed breakdown of fees is available upon request.

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APPENDIX b THE FIFTY STATES

Alabama

Climate • Medium Precipitation • Hot Summers • Mild Winters

5 Largest Cities • Birmingham • Montgomery • Mobile • Huntsville • Tuscaloosa

Alabama is a state of mountains, lakes, caverns, rich forests, sweeping farmland and, on its southern shore, beaches. Rural communities and small towns nestle in the rolling hills, home to bed & breakfasts, museums and antique shops. Also, Alabama was the stage for many key moments of the American civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. first preached at the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church in Montgomery, a National Historic Landmark, and sites commemorating the struggle can be found across the state. Mobile, the capital, is a major seaport. The city is famed for its diverse architecture resulting from English, French and Spanish rule, notably in the Church Street Historic District. There is a real feel of the “Deep South” here, with the old “Southern Charm,” genteel manners, and of course, ice-tea on the veranda.

Top Attractions • Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail • U.S. Space & Rocket Center • Birmingham Zoo • McWane Science Center • Barber Motorsports Park • Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

Today paper, chemicals, rubber and plastics, apparel and textiles, primary metals, and automobile manufacturing constitute the leading industries of Alabama. Continuing as a major manufacturer of coal, iron, and steel, Birmingham is also noted for its world-renowned medical center. The state ranks high in the production of poultry, soybeans, milk, vegetables, livestock, wheat, cattle, cotton, peanuts, fruits, hogs, and corn.

• Montgomery Zoo • Point Mallard Park

Top 5 Universities • University of Alabama • Auburn University • Samford University • Troy University • University of Alabama at Birmingham

Major Industries • Agriculture • Mining • Hydroelectric Power • Steel Making

Fortune 500 Companies • Regions Financial Corp.

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Alaska

Climate • Low to High Precipitation • Chilly Summers • Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • Anchorage • Fairbanks • Juneau • Sitka • Ketchikan

Top Attractions • Alaska Museum of Natural History • Alaska Cruise • Kenai Fjords National Park • Chena Hot Springs • Denali National Park

Top Universities

Located at the extreme northwest of North America, visitors can enjoy more than 20 hours of sunlight a day from mid-May through to July. With the discovery of gold in Alaska in 1872, thousands of American prospectors and settlers went to Alaska. Alaska now has a broad range of cities, towns and communities that all have unique activities, cultures and attractions. Alaska has an astounding number of parks and public lands that offer outdoor adventures at every turn. Alaska is the United States’ largest state, a sparsely populated land of immense natural beauty, diverse wildlife and breathtaking adventure. Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, is both a popular tourist destination and the center of commerce and transportation, but in winter the short days are mostly a pink-and-indigo twilight with about four hours of real daylight. Perhaps the most important industries in Alaska are fisheries, wood and wood products, furs, and tourism. In 1968, a large oil and gas reservoir near Prudhoe Bay on the Arctic Coast was discovered. The Prudhoe Bay reservoir, with an estimated recoverable 10 billion barrels of oil and 27 trillion cubic feet of gas, is twice as large as any other oil field in North America. The Trans-Alaska pipeline was completed in 1977 at a cost of $7.7 billion. Oil flows through the 800-mile-long pipeline from Prudhoe Bay to the port of Valdez.

• University of Alaska Anchorage • University of Alaska Fairbanks • University of Alaska Southeast • Alaska Pacific University

Major Industries • Petroleum • Tourism • Fishing

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Arizona Climate • Low Precipitation • Very Hot Summers • Mild Winters

5 Largest Cities • Phoenix • Tucson • Mesa • Chandler • Glendale

Top Attractions • Grand Canyon • Lake Mead National Recreation Area • Saguaro National Park • Hoover Dam • Navajo National Monument

Arizona is one of the jewels in the crown of the United States: a wondrous land located in the American Southwest which contains some of the country’s most spectacular scenery – and not all if it is desert. Arizona is home to the stunning Grand Canyon and Monument Valley, pine forests, alpine meadows and even snow-capped volcanoes. It also is home to a number of thriving cities, ski resorts and small towns with Old West charm. Phoenix, which enjoys more than 300 sunny days a year, is both the capital and the largest city in the state (and indeed in the Southwest). Although it does get hot, with temperatures often climbing above 100° Fahrenheit (37.78° Celsius), it is a dry heat. There are also some stunning national parks and vibrant cities. Arizona is truly a state that rewards those who dig a little deeper. Manufacturing has become Arizona’s most important industry. Principal products include electrical, communications, and aeronautical items. The state produces over half of the country’s copper. Agriculture is also important to the state’s economy. Top commodities include cattle and calves, dairy products, and cotton. In 1973 one of the world’s most massive dams, the New Cornelia Tailings, was completed near Ajo.

Top 5 Universities • University of Arizona • Arizona State University • Northern Arizona University • Grand Canyon University • Thunderbird School of Global Management

Major Industries • Manufacturing • Mining • Tourism

Fortune 500 Companies • Avnet • Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold • US Airways Group • Republic Services • PetSmart • Insight Enterprises

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Arkansas Climate • Medium Precipitation • Hot Summers • Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • Little Rock • Fort Smith • Fayetteville • Springdale • Jonesboro

Top Attractions • Natural State Golf Trail • Hot Springs National Park • Alligator Farm and Merman • Little Rock Tours • Historic Arkansas Museum

Top 5 Universities • University of Arkansas • University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Arkansas has a varied landscape of plains, mountains, forests, rivers, cattle farms, industrial centers and oil wells. Arkansas is a thriving place filled with museums, art exhibitions and parks. The glorious Ozark Mountains stretch from southern Missouri through northern Arkansas. There are 52 state parks within the state that offer a wide range of activities for all. A popular tourist destination is the Blanchard Springs Caverns, located in Stone County. There are also a number of festivals that draw numerous tourists to this state, including the King Biscuit Blues Festival, Ozark Folk Festival, Toad Suck Daze, and Tontitown Grape Festival. As for its Industry, food products are the state’s largest employing sector, with lumber and wood products a close second. Arkansas is a leader in the production of cotton, rice, and soybeans. Natural gas, oil, crushed stone, bromine, and vanadium are mined in the state. Arkansas also has the country’s only active diamond mine. Located near Murfreesboro, it is operated as a tourist attraction. There are four Fortune 500 companies based in Arkansas, including the world’s #1 retailer, Wal-Mart. The 42nd President of the U.S., William Jefferson Clinton, was born and raised in Arkansas, and served as the state’s Governor for three terms. There are museums and exhibits dedicated to his life throughout the state.

• Hendrix College • University of Central Arkansas • Arkansas State University

Major Industries • Aerospace • Automotive • Bio-technology

Fortune 500 Companies • Wal-Mart Stores • Tyson Foods • Murphy Oil • Dillard’s

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California Climate • Low to High Precipitation • Dry Summers • Mild Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Los Angeles San Diego San Jose San Francisco Fresno

Top Attractions • Hollywood • Disneyland • Golden Gate Bridge • San Diego Zoo • Alcatraz Island

Top 5 Universities • Stanford University • California Institute of Technology • University of California-Berkley • University of California-Los Angeles • University of Southern California

Major Industries • • • • •

Agriculture Tourism Oil Entertainment Electronics

California has it all: snow-capped mountains, sweeping coastlines, vast deserts, unique wildlife, lush forests and long stretches of golden beach. Beyond all of California’s natural beauty is authentic cuisine and world famous family adventure parks (i.e., Disneyland and Universal Studios). The ruggedly beautiful coastline curves north of Los Angeles to San Francisco along the famous Big Sur coastal highway, one of the United States’ most scenic drives and the backdrop to hundreds of classic Hollywood movies. The San Francisco Bay Area is a cosmopolitan city whose cable cars and Golden Gate Bridge are instantly recognizable. Alcatraz looms ominously in the distance, isolated by frigid water and accessible only by ferry. The famous Prohibition-era gangster Al Capone served time there. Across the bay is the city of Berkeley, a city that largely influenced American culture in the 1960s. California’s world-famous wine country extends north of San Francisco into the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. In Los Angeles, the “City of Angels,” enjoy beautiful weather year round while celebrity spotting in chic boutiques. Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills brings the best (and most expensive) fashions from across the globe to one small street. San Diego is home to the largest zoo in the United States. Leading industries include agriculture, manufacturing (transportation equipment, machinery, and electronic equipment), biotechnology, aerospace-defense, software development and tourism. Silicon Valley is located in this state. Principal natural resources include timber, petroleum, cement, and natural gas.

Fortune 500 Companies • Chevron • Hewlett-Packard • Apple • Wells Fargo • Google • Walt Disney California has 53 Fortune 500 Companies.

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Colorado Climate • Low to Medium Precipitation • Wet Spring & Summers • Dry Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Denver Colorado Springs Aurora Fort Collins Lakewood

Top Attractions • Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre • Denver Art Museum • Denver Museum of Nature & Science • Denver Zoo • Denver Botanic Gardens

Top 5 Universities • University of Colorado at Boulder • Colorado State University • University of Denver • Colorado School of Mines • University of Colorado Denver

Major Industries • Agriculture • Tourism • Manufacturing

Many of the residents of Colorado refer to their home state as “God’s country” due to its stunning mountain ranges, enchanting national parks and ancient ruins, lively cities and lavish ski resorts. The State of Colorado is arguably one of the most beautiful in North America. The “Centennial State” is known the world over for the beautiful Rocky Mountain range that runs through it. Seeing it for yourself - whether in the distance while driving its scenic, winding roads, or up close in the spectacular Rocky Mountains National Park - will make you feel that “Rocky Mountain high” that folk singer John Denver so eloquently described. Denver is a delightful metropolis set upon high rolling plains and with a spectacular Rocky Mountain backdrop. Boulder, a trendy city just 38 km (25 miles) northwest of the state capital, boasts a high standard of living for its residents and a renowned university, University of Colorado at Boulder. For those wanting pure luxury, Aspen is without doubt the place to be. Beloved retreat of A-list celebrities and the ultra-wealthy, Aspen boasts first-class ski resorts, luxurious designer shopping and dining and a beautiful, red-brick downtown area overlooked by the snow caped mountains. Once primarily a mining and agricultural state, Colorado’s economy is now driven by the service industries, including medical providers and other business and professional services. Colorado’s economy also has a strong manufacturing base. The primary manufactures are food products, printing and publishing, machinery, and electrical instruments. The state is also a communications and transportation hub for the Rocky Mountain region. The farm industry, which is primarily concentrated in livestock, is also an important element of the state’s economy. The primary crops in Colorado are corn, hay, and wheat.

Fortune 500 Companies • Arrow Electronics • DISH Network

• Liberty Interactive • Newmont Mining Colorado has 9 Fortune 500 Companies.

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Connecticut Climate • Medium Precipitation • Warm Summers • Mild Winters

5 Largest Cities • Bridgeport • New Haven • Hartford • Stamford • North Stamford

Connecticut is the picturesque southern gateway to New England - a mixture of town, country and quaint coastal villages. Much of the state is comprised of calm colonial villages set in a rural landscape, quietly hiding much of the nation’s early history and an abundance of antique stores. Oh yes, most importantly, the coastal metropolis of New Haven has an extraordinary list of firsts, including being the home of the first hamburger sandwich and the first lollipop. It is also home to Yale University, where some of the most preeminent statesmen and woman have served as U.S. Presidents and Fortune 500 executives.

Top Attractions • Connecticut Shoreline • Connecticut Science Center • Connecticut Wine Council Trail • Mark Twain House • Philip Johnson’s Glass House

Top 5 Universities • Yale University • University of Connecticut

Today, Connecticut factories produce weapons, sewing machines, jet engines, helicopters, motors, hardware and tools, cutlery, clocks, locks, silverware, and submarines. Hartford has the oldest U.S. newspaper still being published—the Hartford Courant, established 1764—and is the insurance capital of the nation. Connecticut also leads New England in the production of eggs, pears, peaches, and mushrooms, and its oyster crop is the nation’s second largest. Poultry and dairy products also account for a large portion of farm income.

• Wesleyan University • Quinnipiac University • Central Connecticut State University

Major Industries • Agriculture • Insurance • Tourism

Fortune 500 Companies • General Electric • United Technologies • Aetna • Xerox • Cigna • Hartford Financial Services Group Connecticut has 14 Fortune 500 Companies

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Delaware Climate • Medium Precipitation • Hot & Humid Summers • Cold Winters

Delaware is the second-smallest state in the United States. Much of the state is rural, with approximately 45 km (28 miles) of coastline. Lewes is a quaint seaside historic town with some delightful beaches. Cape Henlopen State Park is Delaware’s largest state park, with its seabird nesting colony and white sand dunes. The administrative and commercial center here is Wilmington.

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

For many businessmen and lawyers, Delaware is the ideal to incorporate a business due to its well-defined corporate laws and business-friendly tax structure. Consequently, many of the top-rated American corporations are incorporated here.

Wilmington Dover Newark Bear Middletown

Top Attractions • • • • •

Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard Delaware State House Rehoboth Beach Delaware State Parks Ashland Nature Center

Top 5 Universities • • • • •

University of Delaware Delaware State University Wesley College Wilmington University Goldey-Beacom College

Major Industries

Delaware’s administrative and commercial center is Wilmington. Founded in 1638, it includes museums, galleries, a port and a trolley car system modeled on the world-famous cable cars of San Francisco. In terms of industry, Delaware’s manufactured products include vulcanized fiber, textiles, paper, medical supplies, metal products, machinery, machine tools, and automobiles. Delaware also grows a great variety of fruits and vegetables and is a U.S. pioneer in the food-canning industry. Corn, soybeans, potatoes, and hay are important crops. Delaware’s broiler-chicken farms supply the nation’s Eastern markets. Fishing and dairy products are also main industries in Delaware.

• Business • Agriculture • Manufacturing

Fortune 500 Companies • DuPont • SLM

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Florida Climate • Medium Precipitation • Warm & Humid Summers • Mild Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Jacksonville Miami Tampa Saint Petersburg Orlando

Top Attractions • • • • •

Walt Disney World South Beach Florida Keys Busch Gardens Historic Saint Augustine

Top 5 Universities • • • • •

University of Florida University of Miami Florida State University University of South Florida University of Central Florida

Major Industries • Tourism • Agriculture • Electronics

Fortune 500 Companies • • • • • • • • • •

World Fuel Services Publix Super Markets Tech Data Jabil Circuit NextEra Energy AutoNation CSX Office Depot Barden Restaurants Winn-Dixie Stores

Florida calls itself the “The Sunshine State.” It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. For families, there is Disneyworld and Universal Studios. For singles and young adults, Miami offers sizzling beaches and world-renown nightlife. Palm Beach represents a more genteel opulence, with storied families like the Kennedys maintaining residences in the area. Further to the south, the Florida Keys archipelago offers tropical climate, beautiful beaches and clear blue waters. It was home of the famous American writer Ernest Hemingway. The Everglades National Park provides adventure seekers with airboat rides and alligator tales. Tucked in among the rolling red clay hills and mossy oak trees of North Florida, the capital of the state, Tallahassee, is a popular university town. Nearby Saint Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied European-established city in the lower 48 states. Florida is a popular place to retire. Pensioners relocate here to take advantage of the beautiful weather, bringing with them their considerable assets. Many services here are tailored to meet the tastes and needs of the elderly. Florida’s economy rests on a solid base of tourism, manufacturing, and agriculture. Leading the manufacturing sector are electrical equipment and electronics, printing and publishing, transportation equipment, food processing, and machinery. As a result of the arrival of the NASA’s launch facilities on Cape Canaveral (including the Kennedy Space Center) in 1962, Florida has developed a sizable aerospace industry. Oranges, grapefruit, and other citrus fruits are the mainstay of Florida’s agricultural output.

Florida has 16 Fortune 500 Companies

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Georgia Climate • Medium Precipitation • Hot & Humid Summers • Mild Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Atlanta Columbus Savannah Athens Sandy Springs

Top Attractions • • • • •

World of Coca-Cola Jekyll Island Sea Island Golf Club Georgia Aquarium Stone Mountain Park

Top 5 Universities • Georgia Institute of Technology • Georgia State University • University of Georgia • Emory University • Kennesaw State University

Major Industries • Textiles • Timber • Agriculture

Fortune 500 Companies

The booming city of Atlanta, known as “The City in a Forest,” most dramatically expresses the transition from the Old South to the New. Magnolia and dogwood trees still surround handsome Georgian-style homes, yet only blocks away, dazzling contemporary buildings add to Atlanta’s ever-growing skyline. Located in southeastern United States, Georgia was founded in 1735 by James Oglethorpe, an Englishman who landed in Savannah and established the 13th colony in the New World. It was a prison colony, but there is full law and order here now. With farms and orchards in the south, the mysterious Okefenokee Swamp in the southeast and the Atlantic coastline of tidal marshes, there is plenty to see and do. The state is still the home of southern hospitality, gracious homes and a rich history and culture proudly preserved. Atlanta was the setting of the famous Hollywood movie, “Gone with the Wind.” The largest state in the southeast, Georgia is typical of the changing South with an ever-increasing industrial development. Atlanta, the largest city in the state, is the communications and transportation center for the Southeast and the area’s chief distributor of goods. Both Coca Cola and CNN News are headquartered in this city. Georgia leads the nation in the production of paper and board, tufted textile products, and processed chicken. Other major manufactured products are transportation equipment, food products, apparel, chemicals and several minerals.

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Coca-Cola Delta Air Lines Aflac Southern Genuine Parts First Data Sun Trust Banks

Georgia has 15 Fortune 500 Companies

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Hawaii Climate • • • •

Low to High Precipitation Tropical Dry Season - April to October Wet Season - November to March

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Honolulu Pearl City Hilo Kailua Waipahu

Top Attractions • Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve • Diamond Head State Monument • Panaewa Rainforest Zoo • Garden of the Gods • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park • Waikiki Beach • Waimea Canyon, Kauai • Haleakala National Park, Maui

Top 5 Universities • • • •

University of Hawaii at Manoa Hawaii Pacific University University of Hawaii at Hilo Chaminade University of Honolulu • Brigham Young University

Bestowed with stunning beaches, dramatic mountains, pristine rainforests and a rich cultural heritage, Hawaii exceeds expectations as a tropical paradise. The island group of Hawaii lies approximately 3,860 km (2,400 miles) off mainland United States, comprised of 132 islands and atolls. The state of Hawaii consists of eight islands, of which seven are inhabited and six allow visitors. Honolulu, the capital, sits on the southern shores of Oahu, the most commercialized island, but Hawaii is the largest island. Oahu has two diagonal mountain ranges and many beautiful waterfalls. The islands support rainforest, green flatlands and 13 climatic regions. The tropical paradise of Hawaii is separated from mainland United States by approximately 3,700 km (2,300 miles) of Pacific Ocean. It has an ethnically diverse population and a rich Polynesian heritage. When Captain James Cook landed here in the 18th century, Oahu had been untouched by the West. It achieved prominence when the volume of Honolulu’s commercial traffic increased and the U.S. Navy acquired rights to Pearl Harbor. December 7, 1941 marked the entry of the United States into WWII, when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. The temperature is mild, and cane sugar, pineapple, and flowers and nursery products are the chief products. Hawaii also grows the famous “Kona” coffee bean, bananas, and macadamia nuts. The tourist business is Hawaii’s largest source of outside income.

Major Industries • Tourism • Agriculture

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Idaho Climate • Low to Medium Precipitation • Mild to Hot Summers • Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Boise Nampa Meridian Idaho Falls Pocatello

Top Attractions • • • • •

Idaho Golf Trail Sun Valley Bogus Basin Ski Area Bruneau Dunes State Park Fishing (various rivers)

Top 5 Universities • • • • •

University of Idaho Boise State University Idaho State University Brigham Young University Lewis-Clark State College

Major Industries • Agriculture • Lumber • Mining

Fortune 500 Companies

Idaho’s history is rich in texture, from the early pre-eminence of American Indians to the pioneer fur trappers, miners, loggers, railroad builders and farmers who later settled the territory. This rich heritage can still be discovered today. The state sits on the western side of the continental divide of the Rocky Mountains. Northern Idaho has the greatest concentration of lakes in the western U.S. and evergreen forests abound. Idaho is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with 16 alpine ski areas, over 320 km (200 miles) of groomed Nordic trails, over 11,500 km (7,200 miles) of groomed snowmobile trails, numerous lakes and reservoirs, fishing streams, several dozen state parks and national forests. They also grow potatoes here. Mining and lumbering have been important for years. Idaho ranks high among the states in silver, antimony, lead, cobalt, garnet, phosphate rock, vanadium, zinc, and mercury. As for agriculture, the state produces about one fourth of the nation’s potato crop, as well as wheat, apples, corn, barley, sugar beets, and hops. In the 1990s Idaho saw a remarkable growth in the high technology industries, concentrated in the metropolitan Boise area. Moreover, with the growth of winter sports, tourism now outranks other industries in revenue. Idaho’s many streams and lakes provide fishing, camping, and boating sites. The nation’s largest elk herds draw hunters from all over the world, and the famed Sun Valley resort attracts thousands of visitors to its swimming, golfing, and skiing facilities.

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Illinois Climate • Medium Precipitation • Hot & Wet Summers • Cold & Snowy Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Chicago Aurora Rockford Joliet Naperville

Top Attractions • Sears Tower • Wrigley Field • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum • Michigan Avenue Shopping • Museum of Science and Industry • Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

Top 5 Universities • University of Chicago • Northwestern University • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • University of Illinois at Chicago • Illinois Institute of Technology

Major Industries • • • •

Agriculture Cattle Manufacturing Mining

Stretching from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River, Illinois embraces vast, rich farmlands, the giant city of Chicago, rolling glacial plains and, to the south, the hills and valleys of the Illinois Ozarks. Illinois boasts approximately 6,900 km (4,300 miles) of scenic shoreline, 1,100 historic sites and approximately 200,000 hectares (500,000 acres) of state parks. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. president, spent most of his professional (he was a lawyer) and political life here. Nicknamed the “Windy City,” Chicago is one of the world’s giant trade, industry and transportation centers, and is the birthplace of the modern skyscraper. Chicago was home to the infamous prohibitionera gangster Al Capone. It was also where the famous economist Milton Friedman developed his economic theory of monetarism. Chicago’s Lake Michigan shoreline is dotted with sandy beaches, hundreds of parks, harbors, zoos and vast expanses of forest reserve. It is one of largest cities in the United States and the commercial hub of the Midwest. The inhabitants in the “Chicagoland” area speak more than 50 languages. For visitors to the United States, it is the gateway to the cities and farmlands of Illinois, Indiana and the recreational areas of Wisconsin. Today, Illinois stands high in manufacturing, coal mining, agriculture, and oil production. The state’s manufactures include food and agricultural products, transportation equipment, chemicals, industrial machinery, and computer equipment. The sprawling Chicago district (including a slice of Indiana) is a great iron and steel producer, meat packer, grain exchange, and railroad center.

Fortune 500 Companies • • • •

Archer Daniels Midland Walgreen Boeing McDonald’s

Illinois has 32 Fortune 500 Companies

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Indiana

Climate • Medium Precipitation • Warm Summers • Cool Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Indianapolis Fort Wayne Evansville South Bend Hammond

Top Attractions • • • • •

Indianapolis 500 Perfect North Slopes Trump Casino College Football Hall of Fame Indiana Dunes State Park

Top 5 Universities • Purdue University • Indiana University Bloomington • University of Notre Dame • Indiana State University • Ball State University

Major Industries • Agriculture (Corn, Soybeans, Wheat) • Manufacturing • Mining (Coal, Limestone) • Steel Making

Fortune 500 Companies • WellPoint • Eli Lilly

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Adjoining Lake Michigan to the north, Indiana features deep valleys, cornfields that extend from horizon to horizon, foothills and vast farmlands. The state is home to peaceful Amish communities, covered bridges, and Indian mounds. Standing amid rolling plains is Indianapolis, the state capital and national center for industry, commerce and culture. The business sector lies at the heart of the city; however, many of the tourist attractions are situated on the outskirts. The city is home to the eponymous Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the world-famous Indy 500 motor race. Indiana is the home of many outstanding institutions of higher learning. Purdue University, Indiana University, and the University of Notre Dame ranked among the top 50 in the United States. Butler, Valparaiso and the University of Evansville are ranked among the top 10 in the Regional University Midwest Rankings. Indiana’s 41-mile Lake Michigan waterfront, one of the world’s great industrial centers, turns out iron, steel, and oil. Products include automobile parts and accessories, mobile homes and recreational vehicles, truck and bus bodies, aircraft engines, farm machinery, and fabricated structural steel. Wood office furniture and pharmaceuticals are also manufactured. The state is a leader in agriculture with corn the principal crop. Hogs, soybeans, wheat, oats, rye, tomatoes, onions, and poultry also contribute heavily to Indiana’s agricultural output. Much of the building limestone used in the U.S. is mined in Indiana, which is also a large producer of coal. Other mineral commodities include crushed stone, cement, and sand and gravel.

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Iowa

Climate • • • •

Medium Precipitation Hot Summers Cold Winters Wet Springs

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Des Moines Cedar Rapids Davenport Sioux City Waterloo

Top Attractions • • • • •

Reiman Gardens Science Station Riverside Theater Dutch Windmill Blank Park Zoo

Top 5 Universities • • • • •

University of Iowa Iowa State University University of Northern Iowa Drake University Grinnell College

Major Industries • Agriculture • Food Manufacturing • Insurance

Fortune 500 Companies • Principal Financial • Casey’s General Stores • Rockwell Collins

Often referred to as “America’s Heartland,” the easy-going Midwest state of Iowa is characterized by gently undulating fields and plains, dotted with many scenic parks, lakes and recreation areas, such as East Okoboji, West Okoboji (Iowa’s deepest natural lake), Spirit Lake and Clear Lake. Its rich cultural heritage can be seen in the German Amana Colonies, with their many historic sites, museums, and great food. The tulips of Pella reflect the town’s Dutch past and Des Moines, Iowa’s capital, was clearly named by French explorers. Grant Wood’s famous 20th Century painting “American Gothic” is a painting of an Iowa farmer and his daughter. Although Iowa produces a tenth of the nation’s food supply, the value of Iowa’s manufactured products is twice that of its agriculture. Major industries are food and associated products, non-electrical machinery, electrical equipment, printing and publishing, and fabricated products. Iowa stands in a class by itself as an agricultural state. Its farms sell over $10 billion worth of crops and livestock annually. Iowa leads the nation in all corn, soybean, and hog marketing, and comes in third in total livestock sales. Iowa’s forests produce hardwood lumber, particularly walnut, and its mineral products include cement, limestone, sand, gravel, gypsum, and coal. Iowa also has a strong financial and insurance sector. Biotechnology has expanded dramatically in Iowa in the past decade. CNBC’s list of “Top States for Business in 2010” has recognized Iowa as the sixth best state in the nation in which to do business.

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Kansas Climate • Low to Medium Precipitation • Hot & Humid Summers • Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Wichita Overland Park Kansas City Topeka Olathe

The geographical center of the United States, the well-known children’s novel, The Wizard of Oz, begins in Kansas. It was through Kansas that families on the Oregon and Santa Fe trails drove their wagons westwards in search of new homesteads, while cowboys on the Chisholm Trail drove vast herds of longhorns north in search of the railroads. To cater for the new population, cow towns like Abilene and Dodge City were born, and as whites forced Native Americans to move westwards, fierce battles over land erupted. Later, feuds over Kansas’s maintenance of slavery gave rise to the term ‘Bleeding Kansas’.

Top Attractions • • • • •

There are numerous national parks and monuments in Kansas, including national historic sites, recreation areas, memorials, reservoirs and rivers offering all kinds of outdoor pursuits. Kansas has played a major role in the history of general aviation, with over 267,000 aircraft being built by dozens of aircraft companies since 1899.

Kansas History Museum Clinton Lake Cowtown Museum of World Treasures Exploration Place

Top 5 Universities • • • • •

University of Kansas Kansas State University Wichita State University Emporia State University Fort Hays State University

Major Industries • Agriculture • Aircraft Manufacturing • Automotive Manufacturing

Fortune 500 Companies

Today, Kansas is a major agricultural area, with vast areas of farmland given to grain crops, beef cattle and buffalo. As highway signs remind travelers, “Every Kansas farmer feeds 75 people - and you!” Oil-well derricks are familiar features of the Kansan landscape. Kansas mines a number of minerals as well. Wichita is one of the nation’s leading aircraftmanufacturing centers, ranking first in production of private aircraft. Kansas City is an important transportation, milling, and meatpacking center.

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Kentucky Climate • Medium Precipitation • Warm & Humid Summers • Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Lexington-Fayette Ironville Meads Louisville Lexington

Top Attractions • Mammoth Cave National Park • Louisville/Churchill Downs/ Kentucky Derby • Kentucky Speedway • Keeneland • Louisville Slugger Museum

Top 5 Universities • • • • •

University of Kentucky University of Louisville Northern Kentucky University Eastern Kentucky University Western Kentucky University

Major Industries • Agriculture • Mining • Manufacturing

Fortune 500 Companies • • • • • •

Kentucky is best known for horse farms, bourbon distilleries, mountain hollows and moonshine stills, fried chicken (Kentucky Fried Chicken), bluegrass music and the famous Kentucky Derby. Lexington is the horse-breeding center of the United States, and many of its surrounding farms welcome visitors on free tours. General George Rogers Clark founded Louisville in 1778 as a base from which to harass British troops during the American Revolution. Today, restored historic sites sit side-by-side with modern structures, and visitors can wander through the quaint streets in Old Louisville. The state is a mixture of hundreds of lakes and streams, underground caves, prosperous horse country and poor mining towns nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. Reelfoot Lake, in the northwestern corner of the state, was formed when the Mississippi River flowed backwards during the Madrid Fault earthquake of 1812. Kentucky prides itself on producing some of the nation’s best tobacco, horses, and whiskey. Corn, soybeans, wheat, fruit, hogs, cattle, and dairy products are among the agricultural items produced. Among the manufactured items produced in the state are motor vehicles, furniture, aluminum ware, brooms, apparel, lumber products, machinery, textiles, and iron and steel products. Kentucky also produces significant amounts of petroleum, natural gas, fluorspar, clay, and stone. However, coal accounts for 85% of the total mineral income.

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Louisiana Climate • Medium Precipitation • Hot & Humid Summers • Mild Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

New Orleans Baton Rouge Shreveport Metairie Terrace Metarie

Top Attractions • • • • • •

Bourbon Street Mardis Gras French Quarter Red River District Swamp Tours Nottoway Plantation

Top 5 Universities • Tulane University • Louisiana University • University of Louisiana at Lafayette • Southeastern Louisiana University • Louisiana Tech University

Major Industries • Agriculture • Oil and Natural Gas • Fishing

Formerly a colony of both Spain and France, the southern U.S. state of Louisiana is filled with rolling hills and pine forests, vibrant and colorful cities, and murky swamps teeming with alligators. Visitors will likely be wooed by Louisiana’s mesmerizing history as well as its sunny weather, plentiful landmarks and activities. Louisiana’s largest city, New Orleans, is one of the world’s most unique and captivating metropolises. This lively, jazz-mad, multi-ethnic melting pot is without doubt the major reason that tourists swarm into Louisiana State. The city is famed for its exotic fusion of cultures (Native American, Afro-Caribbean, French and Spanish); its colorful Mardi Gras; its thrilling live jazz, blues, R&B and swaggering swamp rock; its striking French-Creole architecture; its picturesque Mississippi river setting; its sublime and innovative cuisine; and its truly unique French Quarter. The city also boasts museums, galleries and markets galore, marking it out as the truly essential destination for visitors to the state. Louisiana is a leader in natural gas, salt, petroleum, and sulfur production. Much of the oil and sulfur comes from offshore deposits. The state also produces large crops of sweet potatoes, rice, sugar cane, pecans, soybeans, corn, and cotton. Leading manufactured items include chemicals, processed food, petroleum and coal products, paper, lumber and wood products, transportation equipment, and apparel.

Fortune 500 Companies • CenturyLink • Entergy

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Maine Climate • Medium Precipitation • Warm & Humid Summers • Cold & Snowy Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Portland Lewiston Bangor West Scarborough South Portland

Little has changed in the state of Maine. Forests and lakes still cover 90% of the land. The approximately 8,530 km (5,300 miles) Maine coastline testifies to two vigorous traditions: fishing and shipbuilding. The landscape is the by-product of massive ice age glacial action, which cut bays, inlets and harbors into the mainland, and left over 2,000 rocky offshore islands. Lobsters are plentiful here, with lobster pots dotting every inlet, and 64 lighthouses guard the state’s wildly beautiful coastline. Quaint coastal villages come alive after the winter thaw and tourists flock to enjoy New England charm and hospitality. Maine’s chief industrial products are paper, lumber and wood products, electronic equipment, leather products, food products, textiles, and biotechnology. Naval shipbuilding and construction also remain key components of Maine’s economy as well.

Top Attractions • Palace Playland • Sunset Ridge Golf Course and Sports Park • Whale Watch • Acadia National Park • Desert of Maine

Top 5 Universities • University of Maine • University of Southern Maine • University of Maine at Augusta • St. Joseph’s College • University of New England

Major Industries • • • • •

Agriculture Shipbuilding Fishing Tourism Electronics

Tourism and outdoor recreation are an increasingly important part of Maine’s economy. A scenic seacoast, beaches, lakes, mountains, and resorts make Maine a popular vacationland. There are more than 2,500 lakes and 5,000 streams, plus more than 30 state parks to attract hunters, fishermen, skiers, and campers. Maine is ideal for a number of outdoor recreational activities, including snowmobiling, skiing, boating, camping and hiking. In addition, Maine is a popular destination for hunters (particularly those hunting deer, moose and bear), and sport fisherman.

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Maryland Founded by Lord Baltimore in 1634, Maryland was one of the original 13 colonies. The Star-Spangled Banner, America’s national anthem, was written about the bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland, by British ships in 1812. Climate • Medium Precipitation • Hot & Humid Summers • Mild to Cool Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Baltimore Columbia Germantown Silver Spring Waldorf

Top Attractions • • • • •

Baltimore Inner Harbor Ocean City Boardwalk Wisp Resort Civil War Driving Tours St. Clements Island

Top 5 Universities • University of John Hopkins • University of MarylandCollege Park • University of MarylandUniversity College • Towson University • University of MarylandBaltimore County

Major Industries • Farming • Mining • Fishing

Fortune 500 Companies

Maryland’s Atlantic Plain, divided by Chesapeake Bay, rises through the rolling hills and scenic farmland of the state’s heartland to the Allegheny Mountains of the northwest. Its tourist destinations range from the 16 km (10 miles) of white, sandy beaches at Ocean City to Baltimore’s bustling Inner Harbor. Annapolis is home to the United States Naval Academy, and the Chesapeake the busiest sailing destination on the Eastern Seaboard. It is also one of the ports of call for yachts on the famous Volvo Ocean Race, formerly the Whitbread Round the World Race. Chesapeake Bay, and the many estuaries and rivers create one of the longest waterfronts in any state. The Bay produces more seafood (oysters, crabs, clams, and finfish) than any comparable body of water. Important agricultural products are greenhouse and nursery products, chickens, dairy products, eggs, and soybeans. Stone, coal, sand, gravel, cement, and clay are the chief mineral products. Manufacturing industries include food products, chemicals, computer and electronic products, transportation equipment, and primary metals. Baltimore, home of the Johns Hopkins University and Hospital, ranks as the nation’s second port in foreign tonnage. The capital, Annapolis, is the site of the U.S. Naval Academy.

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Marriot International Coventry Health Care Catalyst Health Solutions Host Hotels & Resorts

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Massachusetts Climate • Medium Precipitation • Warm Summers • Cold & Snowy Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Boston South Boston Worcester Springfield Lowell

Top Attractions • • • • •

Plymouth Rock Nantasket Beach Worcester Art Museum Martha’s Vineyard Historical Buckman Tavern

Top 5 Universities • Harvard University • Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Boston University • Tufts University • University of Massachusetts Amherst

Major Industries • • • • •

Textiles Electronics Fishing Education Tourism

Full of history and diversity, Massachusetts offers everything from cobblestone streets and village greens to space age technology centers. You can explore the nation’s early history in this Eastern Seaboard state, tour battleships and lighthouses, catch the excitement of a Boston Red Sox baseball game or be awed by whales drifting along the coastline. Originally settled by the Pilgrims in 1620, Massachusetts is one of the original 13 colonies. Massachusetts has been named by the World Wildlife Fund as one of the world’s Top 10 whalewatching spots, with a variety of species of whales found just 40 km (25 miles) off the coast. Sectors vital to the economy of Massachusetts are higher education, tourism, biotechnology, finance, and healthcare. Boasting worldclass educational institutions, including Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (ranked numbers two and three respectively in the QS World University Rankings 2011/12), the state of Massachusetts is one of the world’s great seats of learning. Due to its history, numerous recreational areas and historical landmarks, tourism has become an important factor in the state’s economy. Boston is the state capital and the cultural center of the state. Cape Cod’s beaches, summer theaters, and artists’ colony at Provincetown are hot spots for travelers. The Berkshires is the site of Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony, art museums, and Jacob’s Pillow, a world-renowned dance center. Other popular tourist destinations include Salem and Plymouth.

Fortune 500 Companies • Liberty Mutual Insurance Group • Staples • Raytheon • Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance • TJX Massachusetts has 11 Fortune 500 Companies

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Michigan Climate • Medium Precipitation • Warm to Hot Summers • Cold to Very Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Detroit Grand Rapids Warren Sterling Heights Lansing

Michigan has over 5,149 km (3,200 miles) of shoreline, more lighthouses than any other state and numerous shipwrecks off its coasts. It is a rich and diverse state, ranging from orchards and vineyards to the heavy industry of the big three “Motown” (“Detroit”) motor company giants, Ford, General Motors and Chrysler. The Lower Peninsula, mainly agricultural and industrial, contains inland lakes, meadows and sandy beaches, as well as Detroit. The Upper Peninsula is more rugged, and boasts forests, white beaches, trout streams and winter ski resorts. While Michigan ranks first among the states in production of motor vehicles and parts, it is also a leader in many other manufacturing and processing lines, including machine tools, airplane parts, refrigerators, hardware, furniture and prepared cereals.

Top Attractions • • • • • •

Warner Vineyards Mackinac Island Houghton Lake Dinosaur Gardens Henry Ford Museum Thomas Edison Depot Museum

Top 5 Universities • University of Michigan • Michigan State University • Michigan Technological University • Wayne State University • Western Michigan University

Major Industries • • • •

The state produces important amounts of iron, copper, iodine, gypsum, bromine, salt, lime, gravel, and cement. Michigan’s farms grow apples, cherries, beans, pears, grapes, potatoes, and sugar beets. Michigan’s forests contribute significantly to the state’s economy, supporting thousands of jobs in the wood-product, tourism, and recreation industries. With 10,083 inland lakes and approximately 5291 km (3,288 miles) of Great Lakes shoreline, Michigan is a prime area for both commercial and sport fishing.

Car Manufacturing Farming Fishing Timber

Fortune 500 Companies • General Motors • Ford Motor

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Dow Chemical HealthSouth Corp. Whirlpool TRW Automotive Holding

Michigan has 20 Fortune 500 Companies

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Minnesota Climate • Low to Medium Precipitation • Warm Summers • Cold & Frigid Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Minneapolis Saint Paul Rochester Duluth Bloomington

Top Attractions • • • • •

Mall of America Heritage House Spirit Mountain Clements Gardens Mount Kato

Top 5 Universities • • • • •

University of Minnesota Saint Cloud University Minnesota State University University of Saint Thomas Bethel University

Major Industries • Farming • Mining

Minnesota, the secondnorthernmost state in the United States (after Alaska), is one of the nation’s leading outdoor tourist destinations, with 68 state parks, 55 state forests and more than 12,000 lakes. Minneapolis and St. Paul are Minnesota’s largest cities, colloquially known as the Twin Cities. While Minneapolis is a cosmopolitan and modern city, St. Paul has more of a “small town” character. Both are culturally rich cities and offer more theatres than any other U.S. metropolitan area outside New York City. The state is rich in natural resources. The majority of the nation’s iron ore is mined here. The state’s farms rank high in yields of corn, wheat, rye, alfalfa, and sugar beets. Other leading farm products include butter, eggs, milk, potatoes, green peas, barley, soybeans, oats, and livestock. Minnesota’s factories produce nonelectrical machinery, fabricated metals, flourmill products, plastics, electronic computers, scientific instruments, and processed foods. The state is also a leader in the printing and paper-products industries. Tourism is a major revenue producer in Minnesota, with arts, fishing, hunting, water sports, and winter sports bringing in millions of visitors each year.

Fortune 500 Companies • • • • • • • • •

UnitedHealth Group Target Best Buy Supervalu 3M U.S. Bancorp Medtronic General Mills Land O’Lakes

Minnesota has 19 Fortune 500 Companies

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Mississippi Climate • Medium Precipitation • Long Humid Summers • Short Mild Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Jackson West Gulfport Gulfport Southaven Hattiesburg

Top Attractions • • • • • •

Jackson Gentle Waters St. Mary’s Cathedral Longwood Plantation Redding House Natchez Trace Parkway

Top 5 Universities • Mississippi State University • University of Mississippi • University of Southern Mississippi • Jackson State University • Belhaven University

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The beautiful “Magnolia State,” named after the river that flows through it, Mississippi is a land of great variety, with wide-open spaces, rolling hills, tall pine forests, white sand beaches, bustling cities, quaint little towns and a real feel of the Deep South. Mississippi is the state where a key battle of the American Civil War was fought (at Vicksburg in 1863), and Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederacy, had his plantation there. It is also the state whose geographical beauty and rich atmosphere have inspired a wealth of artistic talent, from William Faulkner, Eudora Welty and Tennessee Williams, to Elvis Presley, Jimmie Rodgers and BB King. The mighty Mississippi River flanks its western border, while the Gulf of Mexico coastline is a tourist playground and home to artists and nature lovers. Although Mississippi was one of the states hit hard by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, much of the state’s infrastructure and attractions, especially its casinos, have been repaired and are now open to visitors. Mississippi’s economy is balanced among three sectors: agricultural output, legalized gambling and manufacturing. Also, Mississippi remains the world’s leading producer of pond-raised catfish.

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Missouri Climate • Medium Precipitation • Long, Humid & Hot Summers • Cool to Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Kansas City Saint Louis Springfield Independence East Independence

Top Attractions • Gateway Arch • Museum of Westward Expansion • Anheuser-Busch Brewery • Cameron Cave • The American Jazz Museum • Worlds of Fun

Top 5 Universities • Washington University in St. Louis • University of Missouri • University of Missouri-Kansas City • Saint Louis University • University of MissouriSt. Louis

Major Industries • Farming • Mining

Missouri, in the heart of the United States, is a blend of frontier west, gracious South, the sophisticated East and industrial North. The Missouri Valley was a major pioneer route, with St. Louis known as “The Gateway to the West.” It is bounded by the Mississippi River in the east, prairies to the north of the Missouri River (the longest in the United States), the Great Plains to the west, rolling hills to the south and the Southernstyle cotton lands to the southeast. St. Louis, the largest city in Missouri and one of America’s largest inland ports, was once a booming center for fur traders and explorers opening up “The West.” It is now a modern communications, commercial, industrial and cultural center. It still retains its love affair with the Mississippi River, on whose banks can be heard ragtime, blues and Dixieland jazz. Missouri’s economy is highly diversified. Service industries provide more income and jobs than any other segment, and include a growing tourism and travel sector. Wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing, and agriculture also play significant roles in the state’s economy. St. Louis is the home of Budweiser Beer. Missouri is a leading producer of transportation equipment (including automobile manufacturing and auto parts), beer and beverages, and defense and aerospace technology. Food processing is the state’s fastest-growing industry. Missouri mines produce 90% of the nation’s principal (non-recycled) lead supply. Other natural resources include iron ore, zinc, barite, limestone, and timber. A vibrant wine industry also contributes to the economy.

Fortune 500 Companies • • • • • •

Express Scripts Holdings Emerson Electric Monsanto Reinsurance Group of America Peabody Energy Ameren

Missouri has 10 Fortune 500 Companies

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Montana Climate • • • •

Low to Medium Precipitation Warm Summers Cold Winters Low Humidity

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Billing Missoula Great Falls Bozeman Butte

Top Attractions • Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks • Big Sky Resort • Fly Fishing • Rocky Mountains • High Bridge

Top 5 Universities • University of MontanaMissoula • Montana State UniversityBozeman • Montana State UniversityBillings • Montana Tech • Carroll College

Named after its mountains, Montana is the country’s fourthlargest state. It covers approximately 38 million hectares (94 million acres) that were shaped by massive glaciers, scorching heat, molten lava and inland seas. Today almost a quarter of Montana is national forest or public lands, and almost 2 million hectares (5 million acres) are protected as wilderness areas. The state is also a gateway into Yellowstone National Park. Elk, deer, antelope, wolves and bears are just a few of the 500 species of wildlife that can be seen in Montana. Much of Montana’s early history was concerned with mining, with copper, lead, zinc, silver, coal, and oil as principal products. Butte is the center of the area that once supplied half of the U.S. copper. Fields of grain cover much of Montana’s plains. It ranks high among the states in wheat and barley, with rye, oats, flaxseed, sugar beets, and potatoes as other important crops. Sheep and cattle make significant contributions to the economy. Tourist attractions include hunting, fishing, skiing, and cowboy ranching. Glacier National Park, on the Continental Divide, has 26 glaciers, 200 lakes, and many streams with good trout fishing.

Major Industries • • • • •

Farming Mining Oil Lumber Tourism

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Nebraska Climate • Low to Medium Precipitation • Hot Summers • Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Omaha Lincoln Bellevue Grand Island Kearney

Top Attractions • • • • •

Nebraska rises from the Missouri prairie lands to the Great Plains and foothills of the Rocky Mountains, still echoing with the footsteps of explorers, pioneers and Plains Indians. Omaha, its largest city set on the west bank of the Missouri River, is one of the state’s major tourist destinations. Girls and Boys Town, the famous homeless boys’ community, is situated nearby. Originally founded by Father Edward Flanagan as a home for unwanted and distressed boys, “Boys Town” is still thriving, and today girls also enjoy the care and protection it offers. Lincoln is one of the most stunning state capitals in the United States.

Boot Hill Mansion on the Hill Henry Doorly Zoo Junction Motor Speedway Platte River

Nebraska is a leading grain-producer with bumper crops of sorghum, corn, and wheat. More varieties of grass, valuable for forage, grow in this state than in any other in the nation. The state’s sizable cattle and hog industries make Dakota City and Lexington among the nation’s largest meatpacking centers.

Top 5 Universities • University of NebraskaLincoln • University of Nebraska at Omaha • Creighton University • University of Nebraska at Kearney • Bellevue University

Major Industries • Farming

Fortune 500 Companies • • • • •

Berkshire Hathaway Union Pacific ConAgra Foods Peter Kiewit Sons’ Mutual of Omaha Insurance

Manufacturing has become diversified. Firms making electronic components, auto accessories, pharmaceuticals, and mobile homes have joined such older industries as clothing, farm machinery, chemicals, and transportation equipment. Oil was discovered in 1939 and natural gas in 1949. Berkshire Hathaway, a multinational conglomerate holding company, whose CEO Warren Buffett is one of the richest persons in the world, is headquartered in Omaha. This state is also the home to a number of companies that are major players in their respective sectors, including Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, ConAgra Foods, and TD Ameritrade.

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Nevada Climate • Low Precipitation • Hot Dry Summers • Fairly Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Las Vegas Henderson Reno Paradise North Las Vegas

Top Attractions • • • • •

Las Vegas Strip Nevada Golf Hoover Dam Lake Tahoe Lake Mead National Recreation Area • Great Basin National Park

Top 5 Universities • University of Nevada-Reno • University of NevadaLas Vegas • College of Southern Nevada • Great Basin College • Nevada State CollegeHenderson

Major Industries • Tourism • Mining • Hydro-Electric Power

Fortune 500 Companies

Think of Nevada and most likely it’s the intoxicating neon lights and notorious debauchery of Las Vegas that come to mind. The world’s premier gambling hotspot, Vegas isn’t nicknamed “Sin City” for nothing. Recklessly gamble away those dollars in one of the many super casinos on the strip, get married on an impulse or saunter off to a sexy Vegas strip show, always safe in the knowledge that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Although Las Vegas is undoubtedly the state’s main tourist attraction, the state has much to offer besides the bright lights of the strip. The state’s geography ranges from alpine forests to desert terrain. There are numerous parks, recreation areas, and historic sites stretched across Nevada. Red Rock Canyon, located on the outskirts of Las Vegas, offers beautiful natural scenery and opportunities for hiking. The Valley of Fire State Park contains 3,000-year-old petroglyphs carved in sandstone. Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful lakes in North America, and its winding shores make for a wonderfully scenic drive or hike. Snow falls here in winter, and with over a dozen ski resorts the surrounding peaks of Lake Tahoe make an ideal destination for skiers and snowboarders too. The state’s leading agricultural industry is cattle and calves. Agricultural crops consist mainly of hay, alfalfa seed, barley, wheat, and potatoes. Nevada manufactures gaming equipment; lawn and garden irrigation devices; titanium products; seismic and machinery monitoring devices; and specialty printing.

• Las Vegas Sands • Ceasars Entertainment

• MGM Resorts International • Wynn Resorts

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New Hampshire Climate • Medium Precipitation • Short & Cool Summers • Long & Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Manchester Nashua Concord East Concord Derry Village

Top Attractions • • • •

Mount Monadnock Moose Alley Loon Mountain Anheuser-Busch Brewery

• Conway Scenic Railroad

Top 5 Universities • Dartmouth College • University of New Hampshire • Southern New Hampshire University • Plymouth State University • Keene State College

Major Industries • Textiles • Lumber • Tourism

Located in the northeast United States, New Hampshire is noted for its scenic beauty, from Mount Washington in the northern White Mountains, to the ocean beaches near Hampton. The state is nicknamed the “Granite State,” and is sometimes referred to as the “Mother of Rivers,” as five of the great streams of New England originate in its granite hills. The state is full of natural wonders: lush forests, majestic mountain ranges, major rivers, beautiful lakes, and peculiar rock and tree formations. The state’s famous and rousing motto, “Live Free or Die,” reminds modern visitors of New Hampshire’s participation in the nation’s Revolutionary War. New Hampshire is also the stage for numerous seasonal festivals. Whether it’s gathering maple syrup from trees in the spring, known as “sugaring-off,” its numerous county fairs in summer and early fall, the New Hampshire Highland Games in autumn, or skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter, New Hampshire has something of interest for everyone. Abundant waterpower turned New Hampshire into an industrial state early on, and manufacturing is still the state’s principal source of income. The most important industrial products are electrical and other machinery, textiles, pulp and paper products, and stone and clay products. Dairy and poultry, and growing fruit, truck vegetables, corn, potatoes, and hay are the major agricultural pursuits. Tourism is also a major part of New Hampshire’s economy, adding more than $3.5 billion into the state annually.

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New Jersey Climate • Medium Precipitation • Warm & Humid Summers • Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Newark Jersey City Peterson Elizabeth Edison

Top Attractions • Atlantic City • Cape May • Six Flags Great Adventure and Wild Safar • Wildwood • Liberty State Park

Top 5 Universities • Princeton University • Rutgers • Stevens Institute of Technology • New Jersey Institute of Technology • Montclair State University

One of the original 13 colonies and within driving distance to New York City, New Jersey presents a visitor with a microcosm of the United States. One of the Mid-Atlantic States, New Jersey features plenty of rolling countryside and natural parkland set amidst mountains, lakes and forests. The most densely populated of the 50 United States, New Jersey is also the third wealthiest state in the United States. New Jersey is the home of beautiful beaches, exciting nightlife and many awardwinning cultural attractions. While sections of the state such as Atlantic City and the Jersey Shore are world-renowned, there is also a wealth of lesser known historic landmarks and cultural centers. Over the years, artists from New Jersey have set cultural trends for the rest of the nation: Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston are among this state’s famous sons and daughters. New Jersey is also the home of over 20 Fortune 500 companies. Its major industries involve pharmaceuticals, finance, chemical development and telecommunications. New Jersey produces a huge volume of agricultural products and commodities. Oil refineries are located in northern New Jersey.

Major Industries • • • • •

Farming Chemical Pharmaceuticals Insurance Tourism

Tourism is also a major industry in New Jersey, and the state’s main attraction is unquestionably Atlantic City, home of the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, the longest boardwalk in the world, and numerous world-famous casinos.

Fortune 500 Companies • Medco Health Solutions • Johnson & Johnson

• Prudential Financial • Honeywell International • Toys “R” Us New Jersey has 21 Fortune 500 Companies

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New Mexico Climate • Low Precipitation • Hot Summers • Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Albuquerque Las Cruces Rio Rancho Enchanted Hills Sante Fe

Top Attractions • International UFO Museum and Research Center • Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument • Chaco Canyon National Historic Park • White Sands National Monument • Slaughter Canyon Cave

Top 5 Universities • University of New Mexico • New Mexico State University • Eastern New Mexico University • New Mexico Highlands University • Western New Mexico University

Breathtaking desert sunsets, wideopen plains, imposing mountain ranges, lush green forests and gargantuan caverns, the state of New Mexico in the American Southwest boasts them all, and much more besides. Nicknamed “the land of enchantment,” the sparsely populated state of New Mexico manages to live up to that lofty appellation with its spectacular topography and fascinating history and culture, much of which is wholly unique to the state. The Pueblo and Navajo Native American and Spanish cultures of New Mexico are still very much living and breathing cultures in the state. Albuquerque straddles the Rio Grand River and is the largest city in the state. It is a colorful metropolis renowned as the ballooning capital of the world. It is a fashionable and lively city famous for its art and a music scene, its historic district Old Town, and its museums and cultural centers. Santa Fe, with its distinctive and earthy adobe architecture, is renowned for its sophistication and artistic vision. The city is host to numerous festivals and cultural events each year. New Mexico is a leader in energy research and development in the nuclear, solar, and geothermal areas. Minerals are the state’s richest natural resource. The principal manufacturing industries include food products, chemicals, transportation equipment, lumber, electrical machinery, and stone-clay-glass products.

Major Industries • Mining (Potash, Copper, Silver) • Oil • Natural Gas • Tourism

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New York Climate • Medium Precipitation • Mild Summers • Very Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

New York City Brooklyn Manhattan Borough of Bronx Staten Island

Top Attractions • • • • •

Statue of Liberty Niagra Falls Empire State Building Montauk Point Lighthouse Adirondack Park

Top 5 Universities • • • • •

Columbia University Cornell University New York University University of Rochester Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Major Industries • • • • • •

Finance Communications International Trade Publishing Fashion Tourism

There is only one New York City. The Yankees, Coney Island, Central Park, The Metropolitan Opera and Ballet, Broadway, and the Statue of Liberty: who has not heard of these New York institutions? This great metropolis is the nerve center of the nation with internationally renowned museums, fashion and cuisine. It is a leader in manufacturing, foreign trade, commerce and banking, law, book and magazine publishing, and theatrical production. New York is also home to the New York Stock Exchange, the largest stock exchange in the world. New York City is home for people from nearly all cultures and backgrounds, and is the home of the headquarters of the United Nations. In and around New York City are world-class beaches and seascapes. The Hamptons, playground of the rich and famous, competes in glamour with the French Riviera. If one looks a little further outside of the city, and within a day’s drive or less, visitors can find fine quiet, forested mountains, quaint, small towns, and plenty of historical sightseeing. The city of Buffalo is the birthplace of the Buffalo Chicken Wing. The beautiful Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs is a Thoroughbred horse racing track featured in the Hollywood film Seabiscuit and one part of the Triple Crown. New York State has over 200 state and national parks, as well as numerous historic sites. Greater Niagara, known for the thundering Niagara Falls that straddle New York and Ontario, Canada, attracts millions upon millions of visitors every year.

Fortune 500 Companies • Verizon Communications • J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.

• International Business Machines • Citigroup • INTL FCStone New York has 50 Fortune 500 Companies

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North Carolina Climate • Medium Precipitation • Mild Summers • Mild Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Charlotte Raleigh West Raleigh Greensboro Winston-Salem

Top Attractions • • • • •

Charlotte Museums The NC Art Museum The Battleship North Carolina Carowinds Amusem*nt Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Top 5 Universities • Duke University • University of North CarolinaChapel Hill • Wake Forest University • North Carolina State University • East Carolina University

Major Industries • Farming (Tobacco, Poultry) • Textiles • Furniture

Fortune 500 Companies • • • • • •

Bank of America Corp. Lowe’s Nucor Duke Energy Reynolds American Goodrich

In 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright built and flew the first powered airplane from Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Natural attractions in North Carolina range from sandy beaches of the low-lying Outer Banks in the east to high mountain ranges in the west. Fringed by 480 km (300 miles) of beaches, islands and inlets, the North Carolina coast is renowned for its fishing, boating and other recreational opportunities. The Heartland, often referred to as “the Piedmont”, is composed of gently rolling plains that host picturesque golf courses, lakes and farmland, as well as the state’s largest urban areas. Charlotte, the state’s largest city, is a thriving convention and entertainment center. The Outer Banks Barrier Islands along the coast include resorts, fishing villages and stretches of national seashore. Cape Hatteras National Seashore also boasts areas of undeveloped beach. Two ranges of the southern Appalachians are located in Western North Carolina: the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains. North Carolina’s economy is experiencing a shift away from tobacco, furniture and textiles to knowledge-based enterprises such as biotechnology, software development, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences. The state was ranked third best state for business in 2010 by Forbes magazine. The major agricultural products are tobacco, corn, cotton, hay, peanuts, and vegetable crops. The state is the country’s leading producer of mica and lithium. Tourism is also important, with visitors spending more than $1 billion annually. Sports include year-round golfing, skiing at mountain resorts, both fresh- and saltwater fishing, and hunting.

North Carolina has 14 Fortune 500 Companies

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North Dakota Climate • Low Precipitation • Hot Summers • Very Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Fargo Bismarck Grand Forks Minot West Fargo

Top Attractions • Fort Mandan Overlook State Historic Site • Ralph Engelstad Arena • Mahh Dahh Hey Trail • International Peace Garden • Rendezvous Region Backway

Top 5 Universities • • • • •

University of North Dakota North Dakota State University Minot State University University of Mary Dickinson State University

Major Industries • Farming (Wheat, Barley, Flaxseed) • Cattle • Mining (Lignite, Soft Coal) • Electrical Power Generation

North Dakota, one of the most rural states in the United States, is famous for its scenery and Old West heritage. Visitors can enjoy the western experience and pick up the trail of some of America’s greatest legends, like Lewis and Clark, Sakakawea, Theodore Roosevelt, Custer and Sitting Bull. These Northern Plains saw the passing of the big game hunting native cultures when fur traders and explorers opened up routes westward to the Pacific Ocean. North Dakota is now famous among outdoor adventurers for its worldclass walleye and perch fishing, plus unbeatable upland game, waterfowl and big game. More than 90% of North Dakota’s land is made up of farmland. North Dakota ranks first in the nation’s production of spring and durum wheat; other agricultural products include barley, rye, sunflowers, dry edible beans, honey, oats, flaxseed, sugar beets, hay, beef cattle, sheep, and hogs. Recently, manufacturing industries have grown, especially food processing and farm equipment. The state’s coal and oil reserves are plentiful, and in recent years North Dakota has witnessed a natural gas and oil boom that is only gaining momentum. The state also produces natural gas, lignite, clay, sand, and gravel. The Garrison Dam on the Missouri River provides extensive irrigation and produces 400,000 kilowatts of electricity for the Missouri Basin areas. Known for its waterfowl, grouse, pheasant, and deer hunting and bass, trout, and pike fishing, North Dakota has 20 state parks and recreation areas.

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Ohio Climate • Medium Precipitation • Hot Summers • Mild Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Columbus Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo Akron

Top Attractions • Cedar Point Amusem*nt Park • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum • Amish Country • Ohio State Buckeyes • Pro Football Hall of Fame

Top 5 Universities • Case Western Reserve University • Ohio State UniversityColumbus • Miami University-Oxford • Ohio University • University of Dayton

Major Industries • Manufacturing (Steel, Cars, Aircraft Rubber Products, Chemicals, Plastics) • Farming • Mining (Coal)

The Midwestern State of Ohio is known for its pastoral beauty and bountiful farmland. Ohio boasts a unique combination of the pastoral and the urban metropolis; whatever your taste, countless adventures await any visitor to this state. Columbus, the state capital and also the largest city in the state, is a city with plenty to offer any visitor. Snack on traditional German treats as you tour Schiller Park in German Village, scene of open-air Shakespeare performances throughout the summer. Trendy visitors should check out the Short North Arts District, home to chic art galleries and edgy fashion boutiques. Tourism is a major industry in this state. Cleveland, site of the first major rock and roll concert in 1952, is the fitting home to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, one of Ohio’s biggest tourist attractions. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a popular destination for not only Ohio residents, but for rock fans worldwide. The famous American industrialist John D. Rockefeller built the Standard Oil Company in this state, and the state remains one of the nation’s industrial leaders to this day. Steel; rubber; roller bearings; jet engines and machine tools; and auto assembly, auto parts are just some of the products produced in here. The state’s fertile soil produces an abundance of cash crops. Dairy farming and sheep and hogs are also important commodities to the state’s economy.

Fortune 500 Companies • • • • •

Cardinal Health Kroger Procter & Gamble Marathon Petroleum Macy’s

Ohio has 28 Fortune 500 Companies

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Oklahoma Climate • Medium Precipitation • Hot Summers • Mild Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Oklahoma City Tulsa Norman Broken Arrow Lawton

Top Attractions • Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City National Memorial • Oklahoma City Zoo • Myriad Botanical Gardens • Heller Theater

Top 5 Universities • • • •

University of Tulsa University of Oklahoma Oklahoma State University University of Central Oklahoma • Northeastern State University

Major Industries • Farming (Wheat, Cattle) • Oil • Natural Gas

Located in the South Central region of the United States, it is known informally by its nickname, “The Sooner State.” Most of Oklahoma lies in the Great Plains and the U.S. Interior Highlands. The state contains some small mountain ranges and extensive prairie lands and forests. Oklahoma has over 50 state and national parks, as well as a number of wildlife preserves and conservation areas. The state boasts 11 different ecological regions, from the Rocky Mountain foothills to cypress swamps, tall grass prairies, hardwood and pine forests, and over 200 lakes. Oklahoma is home to more Native American tribes than any other state except California, with 39 tribal headquarters and members of at least 67 tribes. Today, visitors will find Native American art galleries, museums, historic sites, pow wows, dances and festivals. Oil made Oklahoma a rich state, but natural-gas production has now surpassed it. Oil refining, meatpacking, food processing, and machinery manufacturing (especially construction and oil equipment) are important industries. Minerals produced in Oklahoma include helium, gypsum, zinc, cement, coal, copper, and silver. Oklahoma’s rich plains produce bumper yields of wheat, as well as large crops of sorghum, hay, cotton, and peanuts. More than half of Oklahoma’s annual farm receipts are derived from livestock products, including cattle, dairy products, swine, and broilers (chickens bred for meat production).

Fortune 500 Companies • Oneok • Chesapeake Energy

• Devon Energy • Williams

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Oregon Climate • Medium to High Precipitation • Mild Summers • Mild to Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Portland Eugene Salem Gresham Hillsboro

Top Attractions • • • • •

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Oregon Coast Aquarium Cottage Grove The Rogue River Mt. Bachelor

Top 5 Universities • • • • •

University of Oregon Portland State University Oregon State University Southern Oregon University Western Oregon University

Located in the Pacific Northwest, between California and Washington, visitors are drawn to the scenic beauty of Oregon, which combines historic towns, sleepy fishing villages, ski resorts and wineries. The state’s landscape is rich in natural beauty and diversity, with spectacular coastline and mountains, and beautiful lakes, rivers, streams, deserts, volcanoes, deserts and forests. Nearly half the state is forested. Weather moves eastwards from the ocean across the Willamette Lowlands to the rugged Cascade Mountains, soaring to the highest peak of Mt Hood, at 3,353m (11,239ft), where cold, moist air dumps heavy snowfalls. East of the Cascades, the state’s agriculture flourishes on the drier Columbia Plateau. Portland, the state’s most populous city, features a number of attractions for any visitor, including inviting parks and gardens, a thriving music and art scene, shopping and fine eateries. Oregon has a thriving agricultural sector, producing numerous greenhouse and nursery products. With the low-cost electric power provided by dams, Oregon has developed steadily as a manufacturing state as well.

Major Industries • • • • • •

Timber Paper Products Farming (Wheat, Cattle) Mining (Coal) Computer Equipment Electronics

Fortune 500 Companies • Nike • Precision Castparts

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Pennsylvania Climate • Medium Precipitation • Mild Summers • Very Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Philadelphia Pittsburgh Allentown Erie Reading

Top Attractions • • • • •

Hershey Park Dorney Park Sesame Place Kennywood Park Lancaster Amish Country

Top 5 Universities • • • •

University of Pennsylvania Carnegie Mellon University Lehigh University Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park • University of Pittsburg

Major Industries • Steel • Farming (Corn, Oats, Mushrooms) • Mining (Iron, Cement, Stone) • Electronics Equipment • Cars • Pharmaceuticals

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Leafy Pennsylvania boasts vast forests, pretty parks and glinting lakes, along with thousands of miles of rivers and streams. In the fall, Pennsylvania’s forests blaze with autumnal colors, and winding roads pass through quaint historic towns and numerous covered bridges. The state is also something of a cultural Mecca, with many worldclass museums and a rich mix of cultural and ethnic communities. In addition to its eye-catching countryside, Pennsylvania is steeped in colorful history. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were both signed in Philadelphia, and is home to the Liberty Bell. Philadelphia is the setting of the Hollywood movie Rocky. Pittsburgh is home to the famous Pittsburgh Steelers football team. The Barnes Foundation, located on Philadelphia’s “main line” hosts one of North America’s largest collections of Impressionist paintings. Pennsylvania’s 63,200 farms are the backbone of the state’s economy, producing a wide variety of cash crops. Pennsylvania still leads the nation in the production of specialty steel. The service, retail trade, and manufacturing sectors provide the most jobs. Pennsylvania is a leader in the production of chemicals and pharmaceuticals, food products, and electronic equipment. Taking full advantage of the discovery of the Marcellus Shale gas formation, one of the largest shale regions in the United States and estimated to be the second largest natural gas find in the world, Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry has boomed in recent years, making the oil and gas sector a major source of funds and job creation in the state.

• Amerisource Bergen • Comcast

• Sunoco • Rite Aid • United States Steel Pennsylvania has 23 Fortune 500 Companies

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Rhode Island Climate • Medium Precipitation • Mild Summers • Very Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Providence Warwick Cranston Pawtucket East Providence

Top Attractions • • • • •

Block Island JVC Jazz Festival Bristol 4th of July Parade Brown University University of Rhode Island

Top 5 Universities • • • • •

Brown University University of Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University Rhode Island College Providence College

Major Industries • • • • •

Textiles Jewelry Rubber Products Machinery Tourism

It may take just 45 minutes to drive from one end of Rhode Island to the other, but this tiny state offers more than its fair share of broad sandy beaches, green parks, vibrant cities and a wealth of historic attractions. One of the original 13 colonies, Rhode Island’s size has never deterred the state from making some ground-breaking political decisions: it was the first state to declare independence from Great Britain on 4 May 1776; and it was the first, in 1774, to pass laws against slavery. Rhode Island’s capital city, Providence, underwent a major facelift in the 1990s, and has since experienced something of a renaissance. Visitors will now find the city lined with beautifully landscaped pedestrian walkways and Venetian-style footbridges. For those looking for some seaside activities, top sailing spot Newport is an all-seasons resort, offering an attractive harbor that is rich in colonial history and in easy reach of bone-white beaches. Rhode Island, smallest of the 50 states, is densely populated and highly industrialized. It is a major center for jewelry manufacturing. Electronics, metal, plastic products, and boat and ship construction are other important industries. Non-manufacturing employment includes research in health, medicine, and the ocean environment. Providence is a wholesale distribution center for New England. Fishing ports are at Galilee and Newport. The states rural areas support small-scale farming, including grapes for local wineries, turf grass, and nursery stock. Tourism generates more than a billion dollars a year in revenue.

Fortune 500 Companies • CVS Caremark • Textron

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South Carolina Climate • Medium Precipitation • Hot Summers • Mild Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Columbia Charleston North Charleston Mount Pleasant Rock Hill

Top Attractions • Historic Charleston • Heritage Corridor Region 3 Discovery Center • Myrtle Beach • Myrtle Beach Pavilion Amusem*nt Park • Wild Water-Water and Race Theme Park

Top 5 Universities • Clemson University • University of South CarolinaColumbia • College of Charleston • Coastal Carolina University • Winthrop University

Major Industries • • • • • •

Farming (Tobacco, Soybean) Textiles Manufacturing Chemicals Machinery Electronics Paper Products

The state’s beautiful scenery extends from the rolling hills of the Upcountry to the glistening lakes of the midlands and the wide, white sandy beaches of the Atlantic coastline. The South Carolina has a rich history documented by attractive plantations and the northwestern foothills, where fierce battles were fought during the Civil War. Charleston, situated on South Carolina’s coast, is a popular tourist destination. Myrtle Beach, a popular resort city famous for its golf, is centered on a sun-drenched stretch of coastline on the northern border. Hilton Head, a resort own located on a narrow, barrier island, is generously clad with beautiful beaches and unspoiled forests, and world-class golf courses, tennis resorts. Once primarily agricultural, South Carolina today has many large textile and other mills that produce several times the output of its farms in cash value. Charleston makes asbestos, wood, pulp, steel products, chemicals, machinery, and apparel. Farms have become fewer but larger in recent years. South Carolina ranks second in peach production after California. Other top agricultural commodities include broilers, turkeys, greenhouse products, cattle and calves, and corn. One of only two commercial tea plantations in America lies approximately 32 km (20 miles) south of Charleston on Wadmalaw Island.

Fortune 500 Companies • Domtar

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South Dakota Climate • Low Precipitation • Hot Summers • Very Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Sioux Falls Rapid City Aberdeen Brookings Watertown

Top Attractions • • • • •

Mount Rushmore Crazy Horse Memorial Rapid City Adams Museum Boothill Tours

Top 5 Universities • South Dakota State University • University of South Dakota • Black Hills State University • Northern State University • Dakota State University

Major Industries • Retail • Manufacturing • Farming (Hay, Sunflowers, Honey) • Tourism

Tucked into the heart of the United States, South Dakota overflows with natural wonders. Offering untouched nature in abundance, vast stretches of fertile prairies and early pioneer towns, the visitor cannot be but overwhelmed by this states splendor. Near the eastern border, Sioux Falls is the largest city in the region, and boasts its namesake waterfall. On the opposite side of the state, Rapid City is the gateway to the Black Hills, which contain truly awe-inspiring mountains, caves, forests and lakes. In South Dakota’s southwest is Badlands National Park, a panorama of natural beauty brought on by land erosion. Also in the southwest is the state’s bestknown tourist attraction, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, where the 18 meter- (60 foot-) high heads of four U.S. presidents (George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln) have been blasted and carved out of the mountain. In the Black Hills, the still incomplete Crazy Horse Memorial is the world’s largest mountain sculpture. Agriculture is a cultural and economic mainstay, but it no longer leads the state in employment or share of gross state product. Durable-goods manufacturing and private services have evolved as the drivers of the economy. Tourism is also a booming industry in the state, generating over a billion dollars’ worth of economic activity each year. South Dakota is the second-largest producer of sunflower seed and oil in the nation. South Dakota is also a leading producer of a variety of small grains including oats, barley, rye, flaxseed, sorghum and alfalfa.

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Tennessee Climate • Medium Precipitation • Hot Summers • Mild to Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Memphis New South Memphis Nashville Knoxville Chattanooga

Top Attractions • Memphis • Great Smoky Mountain National Park • The Parthenon • Broadway • The BellSouth Building

Top 5 Universities • Vanderbilt University • University of Tennessee • Middle Tennessee State University • University of Memphis • East Tennessee State University

Major Industries • Mining (Coal) • Electrical Power • Farming (Tobacco, Cattle, Soybeans, Cotton) • Tourism • Automobile Manufacturing

Located in the Southeastern United States, Tennessee is dominated by the Appalachian Mountains in the east and the Mississippi River in the west. A melting pot of musical styles, the state has long been recognized for the critical role it played in development of many forms of American popular music, including rockabilly, rock and roll, blues, rhythm and blues, and country. From the eastern mountains came Appalachian folk songs and bluegrass, while country music flowered in Nashville. Gospel, blues, rockabilly, and ultimately, rock ‘n’ roll, all stemmed from the Mississippi belt. Nashville is a major music performance and recording center and also boasts a host of fine colleges and churches. To the southwest is Memphis, home of the blues and the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll, near the Mississippi border. Tennessee’s largest city and a major trading center, Memphis is known chiefly for being the location of Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley. The state is now predominantly industrial; the majority of its population lives in urban areas. Among the most important products are chemicals, textiles, apparel, electrical machinery, furniture, and leather goods. Other lines include food processing, lumber, primary metals, and metal products. The state ranks high in the production of marble, zinc, pyrite, and ball clay. Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey is one of the state’s most famous products. The state is a leading soybean and tobacco producer. Other farming income is derived from livestock and dairy products, as well as greenhouse and nursery products and cotton.

Fortune 500 Companies • FedEx • HCA Holdings

• International Paper • Dollar General • AutoZone Tennessee has 9 Fortune 500 Companies

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Texas

Climate • Low to Medium Precipitation • Hot Summers • Mild to Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Houston San Antonio Dallas Austin Fort Worth

Top Attractions • • • • •

The Alamo River Walk Dallas Museum of Art State Capital Complex Texas Oil

Top 5 Universities • • • • •

Rice University University of Texas-Austin Texas A&M Southern Methodist University Baylor University

Major Industries • • • •

Petroleum and Natural Gas Farming (Cotton, Livestock) Steel Banking

• Insurance

“Everything is bigger in Texas” is slogan Texan natives like to brag about, and there is ample evidence on display to support the claim. The second largest state in the United States, in Texas you’ll find almost everything to be oversized: the mountains; the wideopen expanses; the cities; the food portions; and yes, some of the people too. The “Lone Star State” is world renowned for its Wild West spirit and a brazen “don’t mess with Texas” attitude. Despite its cowboy image, Texas contains cosmopolitan and sophisticated cities, creative businesses districts, Internet millionaires and artistic communities. Texas boasts a powerful economy to rival that of any advanced Western nation. The capital city, Austin, is a dynamic and modish city with a lively music scene. Houston is an expansive, multi-ethnic municipality with plenty of charm, and is famously the home of NASA. Dallas, setting of the extremely popular television show of the 1980s, with its glittering high-rise skyline, elegant stores, fine restaurants and a rich cultural and sporting life, is another case to point. Dallas is home to the famous Dallas Cowboys football team. Possessing enormous natural resources, Texas is a major agricultural state and an industrial giant. Texas ranches and farms also produce poultry and eggs, dairy products, and numerous cash crops. Texas is also rich in natural gas and oil, and a number of other minerals. Millions of tourists spend tens of billions of dollars annually in the great state of Texas.

Fortune 500 Companies • Exxon Mobil • AT&T • Valero Energy • Halliburton • Conoco Phillips • Plains All American Pipeline • Sysco Texas has 52 Fortune 500 Companies

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Utah

Climate • Low to High Precipitation • Warm Summers • Cold Winters

10 Largest Cities • • • • •

Salt Lake City West Valley City Provo West Jordan Sandy Hills

Top Attractions • Golfing in St. George • Skiing and Snowboarding in Snowbasin • Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Adventures • Park City Mountain Resort • Zion National Park

Top 5 Universities • • • • •

Brigham Young University University of Utah Utah Valley State College Weber State University Utah State University

Major Industries • Oil • Natural Gas • Mining (Coal, copper, Iron, Silver, Gold) • Steel Making • Farming (Cattle, Sheep, Dairy Products)

Containing numerous national and state parks, Utah is favorite destination of outdoor enthusiasts. Surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains, and home to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks, as well as Capitol Reef National Park and Timpanogos Cave National Monument, this states landscape offers a delicious feast for all. Besides its natural beauty, Utah boasts historic buildings, churches, museums, and science exhibitions and arts festivals. Salt Lake City is the world center of The Mormon Church and contains a number of religious and secular architectural landmarks. The Great Salt Lake, a major tourist attraction, is salty because it has no outlet. Great Salt Lake draws visitors to enjoy what John Muir called “one of the great views on the American Continent.” Rich in natural resources, Utah has long been a leading producer of copper, gold, silver, lead, zinc, potassium salts, and molybdenum. Oil and natural gas have also become major products. Utah is the only state that produces Gilsonite, a pure form of asphalt used in dark colored printing inks and paints, oil well drilling muds and cements, asphalt modifiers, foundry sands additives, and a wide variety of chemical products. The state’s top agricultural commodities include cattle and calves, dairy products, hay, greenhouse and nursery products, and hogs. Utah’s traditional industries of agriculture and mining are complemented by increased tourism and growing aerospace, biomedical, and computer-related businesses. Utah is a great vacationland with approximately 17702 km (11,000 miles) of fishing streams and extensive lakes and reservoirs.

• Tourism (Skiing)

Fortune 500 Companies • Huntsman

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Vermont Climate • Medium Precipitation • Mild Summers • Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Burlington South Burlington Colchester Rutland Essex Junction

Top Attractions • • • • •

Wilson Castle American Precision Museum Ben and Jerry’s Factory Tour Billings Farm and Museum Boyden Valley Winery

Top 5 Universities • • • • •

University of Vermont Champlain College Norwich University Saint Michaels College Middlebury College

Major Industries • • • •

Maple Syrup Farming (Dairy) Tourism Electronics

• Forest Products

Vermont is a state that is best enjoyed outdoors. Although it is the only New England state without any seashore, its border with Lake Champlain more than compensates. Its largest city, Burlington, affords magnificent views of this body of water, and has many sporting and recreation areas. This small, mountainous state (its name is derived from the French for “The Green Mountains”) contains 16 alpine resorts and nearly 30 cross-country trails that draw skiers in droves. Cruise down country lanes to picturesque villages, with white churches, covered bridges and hillsides ablaze with brilliant colors in the autumn. In the spring, sugar maples are tapped for their famous maple syrup, which Vermonters maintain is second to none. The Von Trapp Family, portrayed in the Hollywood movie “The Sound of Music,” immigrated to the United States. Vermont leads the nation in the production of monument granite, marble, and maple products. It is also a leader in the production of talc. Vermont’s rugged, rocky terrain discourages extensive agricultural farming, but is well suited to raising fruit trees and to dairy farming. Principal industrial products include electrical equipment, fabricated metal products, printing and publishing, and paper and allied products. Tourism is a major industry in Vermont. Vermont’s many famous ski areas include Stowe, Killington, Mt. Snow, Okemo, Jay Peak, and Sugarbush. Hunting and fishing also attract many visitors to Vermont each year.

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Virginia Climate • Medium to Low Precipitation • Hot Summers • Cool to Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Virginia Beach Norfolk Chesapeake Arlington Richmond

Top Attractions • • • • •

Colonial Williamsburg Luray Caverns Virginia Beach Busch Gardens Natural Bridge

Top 5 Universities • • • • •

University of Virginia College of William and Mary Virginia Tech George Mason University Virginia Commonwealth University

Major Industries • Farming (Tobacco, Peanuts, Corn, Sweet Potatoes) • Tourism • Navy Warships • Mining (Coal) • Lumber

Located in Southeast of the United States, Virginia is one of the country’s most historic and scenic states. The site of the first permanent English settlement in North America, (Jamestown, founded in 1607), Virginia has played a central role in the history of this nation. The Virginia General Assembly is the oldest legislature in the Western Hemisphere. A number of the nation’s founding fathers, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, hail from this state. Driving trails link more than 250 Civil War sites across Virginia. Richmond, the capital of the Confederacy in the Civil War, has many fine old buildings and cultural options. Old Town Alexandria was the home of the famous Confederate General Robert E. Lee. The Shenandoah Valley, with its forests, caverns, waterfalls and popular resorts, is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains to the west. The Chesapeake Bay is a complex ecosystem with a long history of pirates and shipwrecks. Today it has thriving oyster farms and is popular for fishing, swimming, boating and sailing. Virginia has a diverse economy and highly successful economy. Agriculture is the largest industry in the state, Virginia has a burgeoning technology sector, and Virginia has the highest concentration of technology workers in the nation. Virginia is home to a number of federal agencies, including the Central Intelligence Agency, the Department of Defense, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The Pentagon is also located in this state. Wineries and vineyards also contribute substantially to the state economy.

Fortune 500 Companies • • • • •

Freddie Mac Capital One Financial General Dynamics Computer Sciences Northrop Grumman

Virginia has 24 Fortune 500 Companies

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Washington Climate • Low to High Precipitation • Warm Summers • Cool Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Seattle Spokane Tacoma Vancouver Bellevue

The home of Boeing, Microsoft, Starbucks and Amazon, Washington is no longer the U.S.’s best-kept secret for corporate start-ups. Located in the Pacific Northwest, Washington State borders Canada and the Pacific Ocean and offers some of the United States’ finest scenery for active holidays in the great outdoors. Washington State has the second-highest population of any western state, yet within minutes, visitors can travel from any city center to peaceful countryside. Washington State boasts many fine beaches and small resorts along the Pacific coast, and much of the state is covered by coniferous forest. Activities include yachting on Puget Sound, hiking along the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, and mountain climbing in the Cascades and the Olympic Mountains.

Top Attractions • • • • •

Olympic National Park Mount Baker Highway Mount Rainier National Park Coulee Corridor Skagit Valley (Tulips)

Top 5 Universities • University of Washington • Washington State University • Western Washington University • Eastern Washington University • Central Washington University

Major Industries • Farming (Apple, Berries, Nuts, Cattle, Wheat) • Lumber • Tourism • Computer Software • Aircraft • Hydroelectric Power

Beyond its renowned tech industry, Washington State is a leading lumber producer. Its rugged surface is rich in stands of Douglas fir, hemlock, ponderosa and white pine, spruce, larch, and cedar. The state holds first place in apples, lentils, dry edible peas, hops, pears, red raspberries, spearmint oil, and sweet cherries, and ranks high in apricots, asparagus, grapes, peppermint oil, and potatoes. Livestock and livestock products make important contributions to the state’s total farm revenue and the commercial fishing catch of salmon, halibut, and bottom fish makes a significant contribution to the state’s economy. Manufacturing industries in Washington include aircraft and missiles, shipbuilding and other transportation equipment, lumber, food processing, metals and metal products, chemicals, and machinery.

Fortune 500 Companies • • • • •

Microsoft Amazon.com Starbucks Costco Wholesale Expeditors International of Washington

Washington has 8 Fortune 500 Companies

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Washington D.C. Climate • Medium Precipitation • Hot and Humid Summers • Cool Winters

Top Attractions • The Smithsonian • National Monuments and Memorials • Three Houses of Government • Georgetown • C & O Canal • Kennedy Center • Wolftrap Farm Park • Great Falls Park • Mount Vernon • Old Town Alexandria

Top 5 Universities • • • • •

Georgetown University George Washington University American University Howard University Catholic University of America

Major Industry

The capital of the United States, Washington, D.C. (“District of Columbia”) is commonly referred to as Washington, “the District,” or simply D.C. The District is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress and is therefore not a U.S. state in its own right. Being the seat of the U.S. federal government, if the principles of democracy and power are what you seek, then the District is the place you ought to be. The District is located in the midAtlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. It hosts nearly 200 foreign embassies and international organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organization of American States, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Pan American Health Organization. The city itself is a feast of remarkable architecture, superb museums (including the Smithsonian Institution museums and galleries) and top-rated restaurants. As one would imagine, the District’s economy is mostly tied directly to government; however, the District has non-government-related industries, including education, finance, public policy, and scientific research.

• Government

Fortune 500 Companies • Fannie Mae • Danaher • Pepco Holdings

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West Virginia Climate • Medium to Low Precipitation • Hot Summers • Cool to Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Charleston Huntington Parkersburg Morgantown Wheeling

Located in the Appalachian region of the Southern United States, the mountainous state of West Virginia has a history of coal mining, poverty and physical isolation. Today, however, tourists flock to this beautiful region to enjoy historic sightseeing, Appalachian music and crafts, and an abundance of recreational sports, including skiing and other winter sports, mountain-biking, white-water rafting, hiking and fishing. Today, the state ranks second in the nation in total coal production, with about 12.5% of the U.S. total. It is also a leader in steel, glass, aluminum, and chemical manufactures. Major agricultural commodities are broilers, cattle and calves, chicken eggs, dairy products, and turkeys. Logging is also a major sector of the West Virginian economy because of the extensive forests within the state.

Top Attractions • Snowshoe Mountain • Stonewall Jackson Lake • West Virginia Independence Hall • Capital Music Hall • West Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Top 5 Universities • • • • •

West Virginia University Marshall University Fairmont State University Mountain State University Shepherd University

Major Industries • • • • •

Tourism is increasingly popular in mountainous West Virginia. More than 400,000 hectares (1 million acres) have been set aside in 37 state parks and recreation areas and in 9 state forests and 2 national forests. Bungee jumping in the New River Gorge Bridge and whitewater rafting down the Gauley River provide ample challenges for thrill seekers.

Mining (Coal) Livestock Chemical Manufacturing Glass Products Tourism

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Wisconsin Climate • Low Precipitation • Warm Summers • Very Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Milwaukee Madison Green Bay Kenosha Racine

Top Attractions • • • • •

Milwaukee Art Museum Noah’s Ark Water Park Circus World Lake Geneva Harley-Davidson Museum

Top 5 Universities • University of Wisconsin • Marquette University • University of WisconsinMilwaukee • University of WisconsinOshkosh • University of WisconsinWhitewater

Major Industries • • • • • •

Dairy Products Farming (Corn) Machinery Paper Manufacturing Beer Tourism

Located in the Great Lakes Region of the Midwest, Wisconsin is a striking state, with over 15,000 lakes and thousands of miles of rivers and streams. Its varied countryside includes sandstone cliffs, sandy beaches, northern forests and rich, southern farmland. Wisconsin is famed for its hospitality and friendly atmosphere and is known as the beer capital of the nation. Milwaukee, on the southeast shores of Lake Michigan, is the state’s largest city. The University town of Madison is consistently ranked among the best places in the United States to live. Wisconsin’s economy is rests upon vibrant manufacturing, agriculture, consumer product, and tourism sectors. Its manufacturing sector is concentrated around transportation and capital equipment. Its main agricultural products are cheese, milk and butter. Wisconsin is known internationally for its cheese, and it leads the nation in cheese production. Corn, cranberries, ginseng, and snap beans are additional major agricultural products produced in state. The state’s leading consumer goods are paper, packaging, and other consumer goods. Tourism contributes substantially to the state’s economy. The state has over 14,000 lakes, of which Winnebago is the largest. Water sports, ice boating, and fishing are popular, as are skiing and hunting. The nearly 100 state parks, forests, and recreation areas take up one-seventh of the land. Recently, the development and manufacture of health care devices and software and the film industry has become an important part of the state’s economy. The state’s mines produce copper, iron ore, lead, and zinc.

Fortune 500 Companies • • • •

Kohl’s Oshkosh Bemis Johnson Controls

• Harley-Davidson Wisconsin has 9 Fortune 500 Companies

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Wyoming Climate • Very Low Precipitation • Warm Summers • Cold Winters

5 Largest Cities • • • • •

Cheyenne Casper Laramie Gillette Rock Springs

Top Attractions • Yellowstone National Park • Buffalo Bill Historical Center • Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo • Fort Laramie National Historic Site • Devils Tower National Monument

Top 5 Universities • • • • •

University of Wyoming Casper College Sheridan College Northwest College Central Wyoming College

In the heart of the Rockies, Wyoming is known as the “Cowboy State.” It is the ninthlargest state in the United States and has the smallest population. The spirit of the Wild West is alive and well in Wyoming, with its open spaces, rugged country and breathtaking scenery. Geographical attractions include 11 major mountain ranges, prairies, grasslands, parks, forests, lakes and rivers. Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone Park has long been a favorite tourist attraction, drawing spectators to witness is regular eruptions that occur approximately every 91 minutes. Devils Tower, made famous in the Hollywood film “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” draws approximately 400,000 visitors a year. Wyoming’s towering mountains and vast plains provide spectacular scenery, grazing lands for sheep and cattle, and rich mineral deposits. Wyoming is the leading coal-producing state and a leader in the production of petroleum and natural gas. Wyoming has the world’s largest sodium carbonate (natrona) deposits and has the nation’s second largest uranium deposits. A leading producer of sheep and wool, Wyoming is also a major producer of beef cattle and hogs. Principal crops include wheat, oats, sugar beets, corn, barley, and alfalfa.

Major Industries • • • • •

Farming (Cattle, Sheep) Mining (Coal, Uranium) Oil Natural Gas Tourism

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