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North Carolina is America's Top State for Business in 2025, led by a strong workforce and economy
NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, JUL 10 – North Carolina earned 1,614 points out of 2,500 from CNBC, driven by strong workforce, economic growth, and bipartisan business-friendly policies, creating over 20,000 jobs.
- On July 10, 2025, CNBC named North Carolina the top state for business, surpassing Texas, Florida, Virginia and Ohio.
- Since 2011, the Republican-led General Assembly reshaped the business climate through tax cuts, regulatory cuts, and educational support, earning top survey spots in recent years.
- According to a press release, Gov. Josh Stein’s announcements generated nearly $17 billion in investment and over 20,000 jobs, while CNBC highlighted JetZero’s factory plan and Amazon’s $10 billion data center project.
- The report highlighted 60,000 new jobs and 3.7% GDP growth, CNBC said, calling it `the fifth-strongest in the country`.
- Despite threats from federal budget cuts, tariffs and Hurricane Helene, CNBC noted, and said the state is well positioned to navigate these headwinds from a strong position.
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RALEIGH — North Carolina’s economy continues to outpace that of most competitors. The latest employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for example, showed a net gain of 67,900 jobs over the past 12 months. That’s an annual…
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North Carolina bested Texas, Florida, Virginia and Ohio to finish No. 1 on CNBC’s latest annual ranking of best states for business. It is the third time in four years North Carolina has topped the list, rebounding from a close second-place finish in 2024. In 2025, North Carolina finished No. 3 on economy, the most-weighted metric, and No. 4 on both workforce and business friendliness. The ...
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