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.

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

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

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

CNBC rankings find NC is well positioned to navigate opportunities and risk ahead, steering into headwinds from a strong ...

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

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

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 ...

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 the network.