Business Facilities magazine ranks states on factors of concern for business seeking to locate a facility or expand their presence. Once again, North Carolina shows its desirability on a number of dimensions. An attractive business climate is good for the future of real estate investments.
North Carolina 2024 Rankings
- #2 Best Business Climate
- #9 Foreign Direct Investment
- #4 Best Corporate Tax Climate
- #8 Customized Workforce Training
- #9 Tech Talent Pipeline
- #10 CyberSecurity
- #3 Electric Vehicle Investment
- #9 Agribusiness (tied with Wisconsin)
- #5 Life Sciences
- #5 Fastest Growing (Population)
- #4 Solar Power (installed MegaWatts)
- #9 Semiconductors
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Business Facilities’ 20th Annual Rankings Report
Doug has held income properties in North Carolina for more than 20 years. He holds a North Carolina broker’s license, and is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Triangle Real Estate Investors Association. A lifelong learner, he holds an MBA and a PhD in business, and continues his education by attending meetings of the Society of Exchange Counselors and the National Counsel of Exchangors. In addition to his extensive real estate activities, Doug enjoyed a successful career in academia, achieving the rank of Full Professor in the Cameron School of Business at UNC Wilmington. He was honored with research and teaching awards, served as Director of the MS Computer Science and Information Systems program, and was awarded the endowed position Distinguished Professor of Information Systems.