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Toyota plant in Blue Springs, Mississippi ready in 2011

Economic conditions nearly dealt a huge blow to a Toyota manufacturing plant in northeast Mississippi. However, last week Toyota and the Mississippi Governor's office announced that the plant in Blue Springs, Mississippi will be completed, although an year behind schedule.

Manufacturing industry top states by percentage of state economy

The state that relies the most on the manufacturing industry contributed 3.9% of the manufacturing industry's economic output in the United States.

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Construction industry top states by percentage of state economy
The state that relies the most on the construction industry contributed 1.8% of the construction industry's economic output in the United States.
Finance and insurance industry top states by percentage of state economy
The state that relies the most on the finance and insurance industry contributed 1.9% of the industry's economic output in the United States.
Professional and technical services industry top states by percentage of state economy
The state that relies the most on the professional and technical services industry contributed 1.9% of the industry's economic output in the US.
Mining industry top states by percentage of state economy
The state that relies the most on the mining industry contributed 3.6% of the mining industry's economic output in the United States.
Verso Paper's energy plant project in Breitung Township, MI

Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm announced last month the state's approval of a 15-year, Renaissance Zone in Breitung Township in Michigan's central Upper Peninsula.

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Agriculture sector top states by percentage of state economy
The state that relies the most on the agriculture sector contributed 2.2% of the agriculture sector's economic output in the United States.
Government sector top states by percentage of state economy
The state that relies the most on the government sector contributed 1.8% of the government sector's economic output in the United States.
Healthcare industry top states by percentage of state economy
The state that relies the most on the healthcare industry contributed 0.5% of the healthcare industry's economic output in the United States.

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