America’s Top State for Business 

CNBC, 2022 & 2023 

In July 2023, CNBC named North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business for the second year in a row.

Platinum Shovel Award

Area Development Magazine, 2023 

Prosperity Cup 

Site Selection Magazine, 2021, 2022 & 2023 

Top State for Business 

Business Facilities Magazine, 2022

Top State Economic Development Organization 

Business Facilities Magazine, 2023