North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) today congratulated state leaders on North Carolina being named by CNBC as the #1 state for doing business in the nation. State leaders ...

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Just a few words to make sure everyone saw that North Carolina was once again ranked as the best place to do business in ...

It earned the distinction for the third time in the past four years due to “a solid economy, a world-class workforce, and a ...

State Rep. John Bell, the powerful Republican Rules Committee chair, wrote on social media that “North Carolina is back on ...

With a solid economy, a world-class workforce, and a wealth of corporate hospitality, North Carolina is America's Top State ...

CNBC touted North Carolina's performance in the 10 individual categories that included being third in economy, fourth in both ...

North Carolina has been named the top state for business by CNBC, with credit given to its economy and workforce.

North Carolina is back on top of CNBC's best-states-for-business ranking after barely missing it last year. Even so, the ...

For the third time in four years, the Tar Heel State grabbed the No. 1 spot thanks to its strong economy, skilled workforce ...

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

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