Connecticut notches its best ever finish in CNBC state business rankings

Connecticut Public – Wednesday, July 15, 2026
By John Henry Smith

It was a banner year for Connecticut in CNBC’s 20th annual America’s Top States for Business rankings. The Nutmeg State moved up five spots to 23rd place for its best ever finish.

“I guess that might suggest that there’s been some improvement and/or that the competitive landscape has shifted to things that Connecticut does well,” said Scott Cohen, CNBC’s lead analyst.

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