North Carolina Named America's Top State for Business 2025

North Carolina's Top Ranking

• 🏆 North Carolina has been named the number one state for business in 2025, marking its third win in the last four years.
• 📊 The state achieved this by scoring 1614 out of 2500 possible points, demonstrating a well-rounded performance across various categories.

Key Strengths for Business Growth

• 📈 North Carolina excelled in categories such as economy, solid growth, and being an entrepreneurs dream.
• 🧑‍💼 The state also ranked highly for its workforce and business friendliness, attracting significant job creation.
• ✈️ A recent example is Jet Zero, which pledged over 14,000 jobs by building fuel-efficient airliners in Greensboro.

Resilience Amidst Challenges

• ⚠️ The state is navigating recovery from Hurricane Helen, a $60 billion disaster that caused significant loss of life and exacerbated a housing shortage.
• 💰 Despite the challenges, state lawmakers have allocated nearly $2 billion in aid, even as federal disaster assistance is being reduced.
• 🚀 North Carolina continues to grow, attract businesses, and maintain its leading position in the rankings.

Expert Endorsement

• 🏁 NASCAR driver and team owner Brad Keslowski expressed that business in North Carolina is fantastic, highlighting its strengths in technology and talent.
• 🚢 The announcement was made live on the battleship North Carolina in Wilmington Harbor, a memorial to fallen North Carolinians.