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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

State Rep. John Bell, the powerful Republican Rules Committee chair, wrote on social media that “North Carolina is back on top as the #1 state for business! Proud to work with my @NCGOP in the General ...

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.

“North Carolina continues to be the best place in America to do business thanks to our first-class workforce and excellent quality of life,” Gov. Roy Cooper said in a release about the ranking ...

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 also punches above its weight on the venture capital disbursed per every $1 million of state gross domestic product, at $6,082, according to the study, ranking third among the top ...

After a run at the top, North Carolina has slipped to fourth place in Site Selection magazine’s ranking of states with the best business climates.

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 ...