Two years in a row, N.C. makes number 3 on Chief Executive Magazine’s list of best states for business

Press release from Office of Gov. Pat McCrory:

North Carolina has been voted the #3 best state for business for the second year in a row, according to an annual survey of CEOs conducted by Chief Executive Magazine released today. The newly released rankings show that leaders of businesses favor states with pro-growth tax and regulatory policies.

“We have modernized our tax code saving hardworking families and business owners $4.4 billion, fixed our broken unemployment insurance system and championed an economic development strategy to put more people back to work,” said Governor McCrory. “It’s no surprise that these reforms, and more, have positioned North Carolina as one of the most attractive states for business in the country.”

Under Governor McCrory’s leadership, North Carolina has had the fastest growing economy in the country and added over 275,000 new private-sector jobs since 2013. Additionally, North Carolina has the most improved tax climate in the country.

To view the latest rankings, click here.

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