Why do companies choose to do business in Kentucky?

E.ON U.S.:

• Helped bring $976,929,466 in new investment and 6,687 jobs to the Commonwealth (2009)
• Serves more than 1.2 million customers
• Offers some of the lowest industrial electric rates in the nation, 5.59 cents (KU) and 5.14 cents (LG&E)
• The March 2008 issue of Forbes ranks the Lexington metro fifth in their annual ranking of the Best Places for Business and Careers.