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

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

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

State Rep. John Bell, the powerful Republican Rules Committee chair, wrote on social media that “North Carolina is back on ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

North Carolina is the leader for Best Business Climate in Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report, published in the upcoming issue of the magazine. “North Carolina hit a new level for ...

North Carolina has earned another high score for business as fintech company Lendio has put the Tar Heel State fifth in its 2023 rankings of best states for small business.