Ohio tops CNBC's rankings for the first time in 2026, with the Buckeye State culminating a yearslong climb as the place to do business in America.
Offering unparalleled access at unrivaled costs, Ohio is America's Top State for Business in 2026.
It is the pinnacle of a long climb for the Buckeye State, once considered the buckle of the Rust Belt. Ohio finished 30th in the inaugural CNBC study i... [12065 chars]