I read an article not too far back about the great outflow of residents in the upper midwest, the slow growth economy & the higher than average costs to do business (taxes). The article spoke highly of the southeast & southwest and their ability to attract business & people looking for a better life. For example, Charlotte is now the number one or two banking center in the US & only one major consumer bank remains hq'd in NYC. What do people think? Will the Midwest ever recover or will we see a steady decline for many years to come? Imagine the changes in demographics as a result.