North Carolina has been named the top state for business by CNBC, with credit given to its economy and workforce.

To find out, I analyzed every CNBC ranking from 2007 through 2025 — every category, every data point, every dizzying swing.

It earned the distinction for the third time in the past four years due to “a solid economy, a world-class workforce, and a ...

With a solid economy, a world-class workforce, and a wealth of corporate hospitality, North Carolina is America's Top State ...

CNBC touted North Carolina's performance in the 10 individual categories that included being third in economy, fourth in both ...

North Carolina has retaken a key title belt in the no-holds-barred arena of economic development. Finance network CNBC named ...

A new list ranks how well each state meets modern business needs. Mississippi is near last. What to know about the economy, ...

Texas’ economy is considered a “miracle” by many, but it couldn’t quite overcome rival North Carolina in CNBC’s 2025 ranking ...

North Carolina is the leader for Best Business Climate in Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report, published in the upcoming issue of the magazine. “North Carolina hit a new level for ...

RALEIGH – North Carolina is the top state in the U.S. for business climate, according to a new rankings report from Site Selection Magazine. North Carolina beat out Georgia, who had previously ...

N.C. state Sen. Paul Newton said Republican "pro-business policies moved North Carolina from among the worst business rankings in the country, to the top 10." He ignored rankings by at least three ...

N.C. ranked best in Southeast for helping new industry be sustainable REPREVE certification guarantees sustainability for brands, retailers Volvo Trucks receives order for 126 VNR Electrics, its ...