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

Texas’ economy is considered a “miracle” by many, but it couldn’t quite overcome rival North Carolina in CNBC’s 2025 ranking ...

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

North Carolina is once again the best state for business. CNBC ranked it No. 1 in the country for the third time in four ...

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

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

North Carolina is the nation’s No. 1 in the 2025 America’s Top States for Business, CNBC said Thursday morning.

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

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

North Carolina has been ranked America's top state for business, and Virginia dropped to No. 4, according to CNBC rankings.

North Carolina is once again America's top state for business, beating Texas (No. 2) and Florida (No. 3), according to CNBC's 2025 annual ranking. Why it matters: A top ranking is a major point of ...

It earned the distinction for the third time in the past four years due to “a solid economy, a world-class workforce, and a ...