Virginia Rises to No. 3 in 'Top States for Business' Ranking
The state rose one spot as CNBC cited strong market access, workforce quality and infrastructure, despite uncertainty over its economy and data center incentives.
- On Thursday, Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that Virginia rose to No. 3 in CNBC's annual "America's Top States for Business" rankings, improving from last year and trailing only Ohio and North Carolina.
- Virginia's No. 2 infrastructure ranking reflects major investments in recent years, including completed improvements to The Port of Virginia that deepened shipping channels and ongoing upgrades to the Interstate 81 corridor.
- Programs including InternshipsVA and the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program, recently ranked the No. 1 customized workforce training program in the U.S. by Business Facilities, equip Virginians with career opportunities.
- Spanberger reported the Commonwealth attracted more than $5 billion in new business investment over six months, creating more than 3,000 new jobs and demonstrating strategic economic collaboration.
- The General Assembly allocated another $50 million for the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program this biennium, signaling continued commitment to site development and long-term economic competitiveness.
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CNBC’s annual “top states for business” rankings are out, and Virginia has moved up a notch, from No. 4 to No. 3. There’s a lot that can be said for so slight a movement, so let’s say it. Before we do, let’s acknowledge that there may be way too much attention paid to these rankings. However, that’s also why they are important — not because they’re inherently right, but because they do become political talking points. There are other rankings th…
Virginia climbs back to No. 3 in CNBC’s top states for business rankings
Virginia has climbed a spot in CNBC's annual ranking of the best states for business, a year after federal job cuts helped knock it out of the No. 1 position. The state placed third in the 2026 rankings released today (Thursday), up from fourth last year. Ohio took the top spot for the first time,
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