During the midday news, CNBC announced that Virginia is now the most business-friendly state in America. Virginia has surpassed North Carolina to top the rankings. The TV station praised the Old Dominion's education system.
North Carolina ranked in top three best states to do business for fifth consecutive year
CNBC ranked North Carolina the second best state for business, marking the fifth consecutive year it has ranked in the top three. In 2019, North Carolina ranked third. In 2021, the state ranked second. In both 2022 and 2023, North Carolina ranked first. The CNBC survey looks at 128 different measurements across 10 categories to examine the competitiveness of states. North Carolina ranked third in workforce and also scored highly in the categories of economy, business friendliness, education and access to capital. TOP STORIES Forsyth County Sheriff Detains Suspect in Tanglewood Park Assault Fayetteville Postal Worker Dies After Spending Hours in Mail Truck on 95-Degree Day Former Kernersville Police Officer in Myrtle Beach Helps Resuscitate Man Swept Away by Rip Current with Family Click here to see the latest news stories of your interest. CNBC Ranks North Carolina the Best State for Business for the 5th Consecutive Year. “Investing in our people is what positions us for continued success,” Gov. Roy Cooper said in a press release. “Thanks to a highly skilled workforce nurtured by our excellent public schools and a booming economy fueled by significant investments from companies in all sectors, North Carolina continues to be a top destination for business.”
CNBC named North Carolina the second best state to do business, marking the fifth consecutive year it has been ranked in the top three.
In 2019, North Carolina was ranked third. In 2021, the state was ranked second. In both 2022 and 2023, North Carolina was ranked first.
The CNBC survey looked at 128 different metrics across 10 categories to gauge each state's competitiveness, with North Carolina coming in third in workforce and receiving high marks in the economy, business-friendliness, education and access to capital categories.
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This marks the fifth consecutive year that CNBC has named North Carolina one of the top three best states for business.
“Investing in our people is what positions us for continued success,” Gov. Roy Cooper said in a press release. “Thanks to a highly skilled workforce nurtured by our excellent public schools and a booming economy fueled by significant investments from companies in all sectors, North Carolina continues to be a top destination for business.”
