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

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

North Carolina ranks as the No. 1 state in the nation in the 2025 America’s Top States for Business, CNBC said recently.

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 Tar Heels commit Travis Burgess rose to No. 7 in the Top247 update which was released on Wednesday. He also ...

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

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

CNBC touted North Carolina's performance in the 10 individual categories that included being third in economy, fourth in both ...

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

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

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

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