CNBC's Top States for Business: A "Money Maker" Hint

CNBC's Top States for Business Study

• 💡 The annual study, conducted since 2007, identifies America's top state for business.
• 🎯 The methodology begins with 10 categories of competitiveness, which are re-evaluated annually based on current business needs and state discussions.
• 📊 This year, 135 metrics are used, totaling 2500 possible points, including factors like risk from tariffs, computing power by state, and resilience to climate disasters.

The "Money Maker" Clue

• 🔑 A final, "diabolical" hint is given: "Money maker."
• 🔍 This clue is directly tied to the state that will be named America's top state for business.
• ❓ The hint prompts speculation about whether it refers to physically printing money or a state's economic prowess in generating wealth.

Accessing the Results

• 📍 More details about the study's methodology and sources can be found at topstates.cnbc.com.
• 🗓️ The official ranking of all states will be revealed tomorrow.