N.C. is consistently ranked among the best business climates in the U.S.
North Carolina is continually recognized as a place where businesses Thrive.

North Carolina is consistently recognized for its outstanding business climate and quality of life. Just more proof that businesses and people really do Thrive in North Carolina®. Here are some of our recent accolades:

 

  
SITE Selection
No. 3 Best Business Climate—Site Selection magazine, November 2011
No. 5 Most Competitive State—Site Selection magazine, May 2012
No. 4 Most New Projects and Expansions in 2011—Site Selection magazine, March 2012
CNBC 
The Business Journals 
No. 2 Most Cost-Efficient for Manufacturing—AIER study, The Business Journals, July 2011
No. 8 Venture Capital Investments—The Business Journals, August 2011
Chief Executive 
No. 3 Best State for Business—by CEO's, Chief Executive magazine, May 2012
Forbes.com
Ranked No. 3 Best State for Business—Forbes magazine, November 2011
Area Development - Site and Facility Planning ONLINE 
2012 Silver Shovel Award Winner—Area Development magazine, June 2012
Ernst and Young 
No. 1 Lowest State & Local Tax Burden on Business—Council on State Taxation and Ernst & Young, July 2012
Additional Accolades
2012 CiCi Awards—Two North Carolina projects received recognition: Semprius, Inc. in Vance County was recognized with a Community Impact Award.  Horsehead Coporation in Rutherford County was recognized for  Corporate Investment, Trade and Industry Development magazine, March 2012