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

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

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

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

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, the Tar Heel State grabbed the No. 1 spot thanks to its strong economy, skilled workforce ...

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

Texas couldn’t quite overcome economic rival North Carolina in CNBC’s 2025 ranking of “America’s Top State for Business” ...

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

North Carolina finished third in the economy category and fourth in business friendliness. The network scored each state on ...

It earned the distinction for the third time in the past four years due to “a solid economy, a world-class workforce, and a wealth of corporate hospitality,” according to a story from ...

It earned the distinction for the third time in the past four years due to “a solid economy, a world-class workforce, and a wealth of corporate hospitality,” according to a story from ...