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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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.

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

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.

North Carolina is back on top of CNBC's best-states-for-business ranking after barely missing it last year. Even so, the governor admits there's room for improvement.

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 ...

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 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 ...