--- title: North Carolina Ranked a Top State for Business description: "Fantastic news! CNBC has ranked North Carolina as the #2 state for business! This great honor highlights our state’s flourishing business environment, strong economy, and the dedicated efforts of our communities and partners. 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CNBC has ranked North Carolina as the #2 state for business! This great honor highlights our state’s flourishing business environment, strong economy, and the dedicated efforts of our communities and partners. EDR appreciates the local and state collaborations that foster innovation and progress, positioning North Carolina as a prime location for business achievement. NC STATE RANKINGS #2 Best Business Climate #3 EV Investment #4 Solar Power (Installed MW) #4 Corporate Tax Climate #5 Population Growth #5 Life Sciences Leaders #8 Customized Workforce Training #9 Foreign Direct Investment (# of Projects) #9 Semiconductors #9 Tech Talent Pipeline #9 Agritech #10 Cybersecurity Read the full details at the NC Commerce Site: [https://www.commerce.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2024/07/11/fifth-year-row-north-carolina-ranks-top-three-states-do-business?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1A7O2E\_WDQQNJvl0ie93CNqXNdt2bqBLJ1n7KtwefN\_KWUMP-rrOM5L4U\_aem\_LCpM3a9uJsVlEbn3tSxpjA](https://www.commerce.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2024/07/11/fifth-year-row-north-carolina-ranks-top-three-states-do-business?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1A7O2E_WDQQNJvl0ie93CNqXNdt2bqBLJ1n7KtwefN_KWUMP-rrOM5L4U_aem_LCpM3a9uJsVlEbn3tSxpjA) ## Read On [![](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TrailBlazer-Post-Image.jpg?width=352&name=TrailBlazer-Post-Image.jpg)](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/trey-cash-named-nc-business-rural-trailblazer-for-2024) ##### [Trey Cash Named NC Business Rural Trailblazer for 2024](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/trey-cash-named-nc-business-rural-trailblazer-for-2024) 🎉 Congratulations to Trey Cash, our NC Business Rural Trailblazer for 2024! 🎉 [![](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Group-Shot.jpg?width=352&name=Group-Shot.jpg)](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/vip-tour-and-lunch-at-the-north-carolina-global-transpark) ##### [VIP Tour and Lunch at the North Carolina Global TransPark](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/vip-tour-and-lunch-at-the-north-carolina-global-transpark) Military, state/local government, academia, and industry leaders from around the state meet for a... [![](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cover%20Image-1.jpg?width=352&name=Cover%20Image-1.jpg)](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/north-carolina-named-1-state-for-business-for-third-time) ##### [North Carolina Named #1 State for Business for Third Time!](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/north-carolina-named-1-state-for-business-for-third-time) [CNBC](https://www.facebook.com/cnbc?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWLvm9BcCEZ2-T8qNH_gAnhGvFuypVAvFFd27lJQKIPCLWiGP9fJPHH2xwJEKAVGp4cZHitdHHH1VxumAC72JSZxsT7KPgieOKu-CICqtD803itz7nGZA7FZDoyo-HQRPwYjIqxJvHS0YULKph--9Y8bhKarTJVcZL9mshu9uO2Kb4WxhvIs5veYSR7ZD4NPIi0_hRg3_sIxbCQfKdP4lkc&__tn__=-%5DK-R) has named North Carolina the #1 State for Business for the third time! ![Heart of Eastern NC-EDR Logo-1](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Heart%20of%20Eastern%20NC-EDR%20Logo-1.jpg?width=300&height=144&name=Heart%20of%20Eastern%20NC-EDR%20Logo-1.jpg "Heart of Eastern NC-EDR Logo-1") North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation serving as the pivotal hub for industrial development, business recruitment, and site selection throughout Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne Counties and the North Carolina Global TransPark. 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