North Carolina has the tangibles that business and financial services companies need as well as a lifestyle that helps employees flourish. Top-quality talent, world-class infrastructure, a pro-business, low-risk environment, premier educational institutions and low costs make this the ideal location for businesses. With a variety of functional platforms, including commercial and retail banking, information technology operations, customer contact facilities and data centers as well as a pace of life that employees value, North Carolina consistently ranks at the top among places to live and do business.
More banking resources are headquartered in Charlotte, the Queen City, than in all but one other U.S. city.
More than 13,000 business and financial services companies employ more than 202,000 people in North Carolina.
North Carolina’s employment in the finance and insurance sector increased by 9% from 2001–11, ranking 2nd nationally for job growth in 2010 and for the last 10 years.
Each year North Carolina institutions graduate more than 8,500 students with bachelor’s degrees and more than 3,500 students with advanced degrees in business-related fields.
Duke University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Wake Forest University rank in the top 20 business schools in the nation.
North Carolina’s quality of life and low cost of living make it a magnet for recruiting new talent and keeping existing talent Thriving.
A Quality of Life That Attracts Talent
From our moderate climate with excellent recreational opportunities to our culture-rich history and a low cost of living, North Carolina has what people are looking for to Thrive.
- A moderate climate
- A culture rich in history and the arts
- World-class sports events
- Recreational opportunities
- Quality health care
- Low cost of living—housing, utilities, supplies and groceries, transportation and health care are all below the national average
- Low construction costs
- Diverse educational opportunities and jobs available
The low cost of living in North Carolina makes it easier for our residents to take part in and enjoy all the great things that this state has to offer.
