Why do companies choose to do business in Kentucky?

E.ON U.S.:

• Helped bring $1,872,187,083 in new investment and 11,536 jobs to the Commonwealth (2008)
• Serves more than 1.2 million customers
• Offers some of the lowest industrial electric rates in the nation, 4.82 cents (KU) and 4.55 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.