In this 22nd Annual Rankings Report from Business Facilities, the State rankings look at broad categories such as Best Business Climate and Customized Workforce Training, as well as industry-specific rankings. 1 in the Business Facilities rankings for the fourth consecutive year. The state’s business climate, central location and established automotive ecosystem continue to attract both domestic and international manufacturers. Aerospace: Defense, Commercial, And Space IndustriesFor the first time, the 2026 Business Facilities Rankings separate aerospace into two distinct categories: Aerospace: Defense Hubs and Aerospace: Civil/Commercial Aircraft Hubs. 1 among the Aerospace: Defense Hubs, reflecting its concentration of defense contractors, military installations and aerospace manufacturing.