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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

North Carolina has earned another high score for business as fintech company Lendio has put the Tar Heel State fifth in its 2023 rankings of best states for small business.

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 ...

Chief Executive Magazine ranked North Carolina the second-best state for business in the country. PolitiFact reviewed North Carolina’s rankings in Forbes, CNBC and Chief Executive magazine ...

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 ...