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NC Ranks #2 in Business Again | Durham News
North Carolina’s climbed to 2 in the U.S. for business appeal, thanks to a powerhouse economy (1) and a robust workforce (3), with 300K+ new jobs projected by 2028—mostly in healthcare and tech fields. Governor Josh Stein highlights 33K jobs created last year, boosting the economy by $23B. But challenges remain: cost of living ranks 35th, education 12th, and years of budget delays are taking a toll. CNBC’s ranking uses 138 metrics across 10 categories, with infrastructure now worth nearly 18% of the score. Experts say while the 1 ranking is great for marketing, it’s the underlying strengths…
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