Recent data from CNBC, TIME, and Statista provide a detailed evaluation of the business environments in U.S. states and the performance of leading companies in the United States and Canada.

CNBC、TIME 與 Statista 最近的數據詳細評估了美國各州的營商環境，以及美國與加拿大領先企業的表現。

The 2026 CNBC study names Ohio as the best U.S. state for business, showing a major improvement from its 30th-place rank in 2007. This success is caused by a strategic focus on infrastructure and the low cost of doing business, where Ohio now ranks first in both categories. Furthermore, the state benefits from its central location and the creation of 'ready-to-use' business sites. However, some challenges remain; Ohio ranks 35th for its workforce and 23rd in education. Consequently, JobsOhio is investing $300 million to improve STEM skills. Additionally, the growth of data centers has caused political tension, leading Governor DeWine to temporarily stop certain tax incentives.

2026年 CNBC 的研究將俄亥俄州列為美國最佳營商州，較 2007 年的第 30 名有顯著進步。這項成功歸功於對基礎設施和低營商成本的策略性關注，俄亥俄州目前在這兩個類別中均排名第一。此外，該州受益於其中心地理位置以及「即用型」營商場地的創建。然而，挑戰依然存在；俄亥俄州在勞動力方面排名第 35，教育方面排名第 23。因此，JobsOhio 投資 3 億美元以提升 STEM 技能。此外，數據中心的增長引起了政治緊張，導致州長 DeWine 暫時停止了某些稅務優惠。

Other regional trends show a mix of results. North Carolina and Virginia continue to rank highly, although the quality of life in North Carolina has decreased. Meanwhile, Arkansas is described as the most improved state, rising to 28th place due to job growth and new workers in its northwest region. Despite this, Arkansas still faces serious problems with healthcare, crime rates, and education. On the other hand, Hawaii and Alaska are the lowest-performing states, with Hawaii struggling specifically with high childcare costs and poor infrastructure.

其他地區趨勢顯示結果不一。北卡羅來納州與維吉尼亞州繼續保持高排名，儘管北卡羅來納州的生活品質有所下降。同時，阿肯色州被描述為進步最顯著的州，由於西北地區的就業增長和新勞動力加入，排名上升至第 28 位。儘管如此，阿肯色州在醫療保健、犯罪率和教育方面仍面臨嚴重問題。另一方面，夏威夷與阿拉斯加是表現最差的州，其中夏威夷特別受困於高昂的育兒成本和糟糕的基礎設施。

At the same time, TIME and Statista have launched 'America’s Best Companies 2026' and a similar study for Canada. These rankings use a three-part scoring system that looks at employee satisfaction, financial growth, and sustainability transparency (ESG). The ESG part uses specific indicators, such as carbon emissions and gender diversity on boards, to measure how companies manage their environmental and social impact.

與此同時，TIME 與 Statista 推出了「2026年美國最佳公司」以及一項針對加拿大的類似研究。這些排名採用三部分評分系統，考量員工滿意度、財務成長及永續發展透明度 (ESG)。ESG 部分使用特定指標，如碳排放量和董事會的性別多樣性，以衡量公司如何管理其對環境和社會的影響。

Ohio currently leads U.S. business competitiveness due to its infrastructure and cost advantages, while corporate rankings in North America are now more closely linked to sustainability and employee satisfaction.

俄亥俄州目前憑藉基礎設施與成本優勢領先美國營商競爭力，而北美企業排名現在與永續發展及員工滿意度更緊密地聯繫在一起。