Southern states dominate business ranking

Published January 19, 2025 3:30pm ET



(The Center Square) – Southern states swept the top ranking for having the best business climate in the U.S. according to the latest annual Site Selection magazine survey.

Texas and North Carolina were the two states with two cities ranking in the top 10 for corporate headquarter relocations. Dallas ranked first, Austin ranked sixth. Charlotte ranked second; Raleigh ranked fifth.

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