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.

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.

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 ...

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

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 ...

The Sunshine State has again ranked in the top 5 for best places to do business, according to CNBC’s annual America’s Top ...

“Virginia’s slip in CNBC’s Top States for Business ranking once again highlights that the chaos and uncertainty caused by ...

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 ...

North Carolina is not only winning the CNBC rankings, it's also attracting a steady stream of new business. See the full list of America's Top States for Business 2025 Methodology: How we chose ...