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 ...

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

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 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.

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

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 wealth of corporate hospitality,” according to a story from ...

Finance network CNBC ranked the Tar Heel State the best state to do business in the latest edition of its influential annual ...

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