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

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

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

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

Despite ranking first overall for business, the state ranked 29th for quality of life in the CNBC survey. When asked why ...

North Carolina has retaken a key title belt in the no-holds-barred arena of economic development. Finance network CNBC named ...

With a solid economy, a world-class workforce, and a wealth of corporate hospitality, North Carolina is America's Top State ...

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

CNBC scored states across 135 metrics to assess where businesses are likely to find favorable conditions for success.

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

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