North Carolina named No. 1 among ‘America’s Top States for Business’ by CNBC
North Carolina remains on top for a second consecutive year in CNBC’s closely watched ranking of “America’s Top States for Business.”
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The state ranked No. 1 for the first time ever last year — though it had long been a strong contender, rarely placing outside the top 10. It stayed in that spot in the ranking released Tuesday morning, with the news outlet citing “a world-class workforce and a booming economy.”
However, the political climate threatens to weaken its position, according to CNBC.
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