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BUSINESSJul 10 · 20:05 UTCNC NEWSLINEClayton Henkel

Ohio takes best spot for business as North Carolina slips from No. 1 ranking

Ohio surpassed North Carolina as the top state for business in CNBC’s 2026 ranking, with North Carolina dropping to second place. North Carolina excelled in economy, workforce, and access to capital but declined in cost of living and quality of life metrics. Governor Josh Stein highlighted economic strengths while urging legislative action on affordability issues.

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