America’s Top States For Business 2026: Texas Is In The Top 5

Minnesota climbs to No. 5 in CNBC's ranking of America's top states for business

A major business network has named Minnesota one of the top five states for business in America, marking a significant climb from last year.

America’s Top States For Business 2026: Texas Is In The Top 5

Source: Graham Watson / Getty CNBC recently scored all 50 states in 10 broad categories of competitiveness. They are identifying the factors companies look at and consider when making decisions on which state they are going to focus their economic development efforts to win jobs and business. The top states have been consistent since their first study in 2007; however, they re-weigh their categories annually to reflect market dynamics. TRENDING:…