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 ...

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 ...

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.

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

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 No. 9 among the 50 states when it comes to population but its economy ranks No. 7, according to a study published early Monday.

India has the world’s sixth-largest economy ($3.173 trillion), but its per-capita GDP is only $2,277. North Carolina’s per-capita GDP is $51,362, which is far behind New York’s best average ...