For the third time in four years, CNBC has ranked North Carolina as “America’s Top State for Business” in 2025.

The eastern box turtle represents holding on and surviving, sticking its neck out, which led to its status as a state symbol ...

It earned the distinction for the third time in the past four years due to "a solid economy, a world-class workforce, and a wealth of corporate hospitality," according to a story from the network.

North Carolina has regained the top position from CNBC as ‘America’s Top State for Business in 2025’. The annual ranking evaluates all 50 states across 135 metrics in 10 key categories of ...