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Virginia recognized as top state for business by CNBC

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(WFXR)- Virginia ranked third in CNBC's annual list of "America's Top States for Business." The study used 138 metrics in ten broad categories of competitiveness. Virginia scored well in education, infrastructure, and technology and innovation.

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  1. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Virginia rises to No. 3 in 'Best State for Business' ranking (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    Virginia advanced a spot in the annual CNBC survey despite continued uncertainty over the state's economy and a divisive debate over state incentives for the data center industry.

  2. Geek Wire

    Despite business angst, Washington climbs in CNBC’s state rankings — but still trails its former standing (opens Geek Wire)

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    Washington climbed three spots to No. 11 in CNBC's annual America's Top States for Business rankings, up from No. 14 last year, suggesting that many of the state's underlying competitive strengths remain intact even as debate over its business climate has intensified.

  3. WFXR Roanoke

    Virginia recognized as top state for business by CNBC (opens WFXR Roanoke)

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    (WFXR)- Virginia ranked third in CNBC's annual list of "America's Top States for Business." The study used 138 metrics in ten broad categories of competitiveness. Virginia scored well in education, infrastructure, and technology and innovation.

  4. WRIC Richmond

    Virginia rises one spot to No. 3 in CNBC 'Top States for Business' ranking (opens WRIC Richmond)

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    Virginia has risen one spot and secured third place in the annual ranking of America's "Top States for Business."

  5. We Are Central PA

    Pennsylvania named as 13th best state for business in CNBC's latest annual ranking (opens We Are Central PA)

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    HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania has climbed four spots to No. 13 in CNBC's annual "America's Top States for Business" rankings, the state's highest position in 15 years. The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry said the improvement is strong evidence that pro-growth reforms supported …

  6. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Virginia moves up CNBC rankings (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    #3 BUSINESS

  7. Virginia Mercury

    Virginia climbs to third spot in CNBC ‘Top States for Business’ rankings (opens Virginia Mercury)

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    Virginia shifted from fourth to third place in CNBC’s annual “top states for business” rankings, Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Thursday. States that achieve the top bracket are considered the best in the nation for attracting or retaining companies and supporting regional economies.

  8. Shore News Network

    New Jersey Falls to 31st in CNBC’s 2026 Top States for Business Rankings (opens Shore News Network)

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    Trenton, NJ – New Jersey slipped one spot to 31st in CNBC’s 2026 Top States for Business rankings, reflecting continued challenges in infrastructure, business climate, and the cost of doing business despite strong performances in education and quality of life.

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