How North Carolina took the top spot in the annual CNBC rankings, and what Gov. Josh Stein plans to do to keep the state up ...

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

Despite ranking first overall for business, the state ranked 29th for quality of life in the CNBC survey. When asked why North Carolina's friendliness toward businesses does not translate to higher ...

For the third time in four years, the Tar Heel State grabbed the No. 1 spot thanks to its strong economy, skilled workforce and pro-business climate.

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

The Texas economy is considered a “miracle” by many, but it couldn’t quite overcome rival North Carolina in CNBC’s 2025 ranking of “America’s Top State for Business” released Thursday. The Lone Star ...

Ranking was done by scoring all 50 states in 135 metrics and 10 broad categories. A total of 2,500 points were possible for each state to achieve in scores and North Carolina earned 1,614 points.

After losing the Number One ranking to Virginia in 2024, North Carolina has reclaimed bragging rights as the Top State for Business in 2025 according to CNBC. “Our people, state’s business ...

Just a few words to make sure everyone saw that North Carolina was once again ranked as the best place to do business in America by CNBC. The annual rankings recently came out and North Carolina ...

North Carolina has been recognized as the top State for business by CNBC. This announcement marks the third time in the last ...

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - First in flight and first in business. North Carolina is CNBC’s top ranked state in business yet again. It’s the third time our state has received the honor.