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 ...

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

State Rep. John Bell, the powerful Republican Rules Committee chair, wrote on social media that “North Carolina is back on ...

North Carolina is once again the best state for business. CNBC ranked it No. 1 in the country for the third time in four years, crediting a strong economy, growing workforce, and business-friendly ...

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.

For the third time in four years, CNBC has ranked North Carolina as “America’s Top State for Business” in 2025.

Landing atop the much-watched list gives the Tar Heel State bragging rights. It could also help North Carolina get more jobs.

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 ...

North Carolina is not only winning the CNBC rankings, it's also attracting a steady stream of new business. Get Tri-state area news delivered to your inbox with NBC New York's News Headlines ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio has secured the fifth position in CNBC’s 2025 America’s Top States for Business rankings, marking the Buckeye State’s first appearance in the top five. Ohio ranked behind only ...