In exciting news for businesses and entrepreneurs, Pennsylvania has secured the 17th spot out of the 50 states in CNBC’s “Top States for Business 2025” ranking. This recognition highlights Pennsylvania’s favorable business environment, supported by an extensive evaluation of various factors. CNBC assessed each state using 135 distinct metrics spread across 10 key categories, ensuring a thorough analysis of what each state has to offer. These categories include critical areas such as the economy, infrastructure, workforce quality, cost of doing business, friendliness to companies, overall quality of life, technology and innovation, education, access to capital, and cost of living. Drawing from a diverse range of data sources, CNBC meticulously measured each state’s performance, providing valuable insights for businesses considering their next move. If you’re curious about the specific criteria and how Pennsylvania fared in each category, check out the detailed CNBC article for more information!
Pennsylvania Named in Top 20 Overall – Higher for Economy and Innovation
