Another part of what makes North Carolina a business-friendly state is that it doesn’t require a general business license to do business. Instead, specific industries and occupations are regulated.

What makes Charlotte and North Carolina so attractive to companies? According to North Carolina Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley ...

North Carolina has been named the top state for business by CNBC, with credit given to its economy and workforce.

For the third time in four years, CNBC has ranked North Carolina as “America’s Top State for Business” in 2025.

Licensing for North Carolina caterers depends on the details. Do you plan to cook your own food or serve what someone else made? Is it a sit-down dinner, or are you catering from a food truck?

It earned the distinction for the third time in the past four years due to “a solid economy, a world-class workforce, and a ...