In the list, released July 11, CNBC ranked all 50 states based on how frequently each state uses certain categories as a selling point in economic development marketing materials.
The states were scored based on 86 metrics and 10 broad categories. Read more about the methodology here.
Here are the top 10 states for business:
1. North Carolina
2. Virginia
3. Tennessee
4. Georgia
5. Minnesota
6. Texas
7. Washington
8. Florida
9. Utah
10. Michigan
