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

North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) today congratulated state leaders on North Carolina being named by CNBC as the #1 state for doing business in the nation. State leaders ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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