US EditionNorth 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 leads with a strong 3.7% GDP growth, top rankings in economy and infrastructure, and major investments like Amazon's $10 billion data center expansion.
- In 2025, North Carolina secured the number one position as the best state for business in the United States, achieving this distinction for the third time within the past four years.
- This recognition comes after a series of business expansions and new initiatives announced by Governor Josh Stein since he began his term early in 2025.
- These projects will create more than 20,000 good-paying jobs and generate nearly $17 billion in capital investment while supporting a clean energy sector employing over 100,000 people.
- Governor Stein stated that this validates the longstanding belief that North Carolina holds the top position nationwide as the most favorable state for business.
- The award suggests that North Carolina's policies and business climate continue attracting investments and talent, sustaining competitiveness amid regional challenges.
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NC reclaims No. 1 on CNBC’s Top States for Business list. Why it tops the rankings
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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