2023 Metro Rankings reveal cities across North America that lead for Business Climate, Tech Talent, Corporate Headquarters, Food Processing, and Growth.

RED BANK, NJ — Business Facilities has revealed the top metros in a select number of categories from its 19th Annual Rankings Report. Focused on 60+ factors pertinent to site selection teams during a corporate relocation or expansion project, this report has been a valuable and timely resource for corporate site selectors and site selection consultants for nearly two decades. The full report  — including 2023 State, Metro and Global rankings — will be published in the July/August 2023 issue of Business Facilities.

“Cities are the economic engines behind the growth of many states and larger regions,” says Business Facilities Editorial Director Anne Cosgrove. “As part of the Annual Rankings Report, we are pleased to recognize leadership at the local level with the Metro Rankings each year.”

Desirable Locations: Best Business Climate, Tech Talent Leaders

For the annual Best Business Climate rankings, Business Facilities takes into account the appeal of large, mid-sized, and small cities.

The top 3 large metros ranked for Best Business Climate are Provo/Orem, UT; Austin/Round Rock, TX; and Raleigh-Cary, NC. Rounding out the top 10 list are Nashville/Davidson/Murfreesboro/Franklin, TN; Boise City, ID MSA; Dallas/Plano/Irving, TX; Wilmington, NC; Phoenix/Mesa/Scottsdale, AZ; Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, AR–MO; and Palm Bay/Melbourne/Titusville, FL.

Leading the mid-sized metros with Best Business Climate: Arlington, VA; Fort Lauderdale, FL; and Grand Rapids, MI. Also ranked in the top 10 are: Henderson, NV; Lubbock, TX; Madison, WI; Lexington, KY; Rochester, NY; Des Moines, IA; and Cincinnati, OH.

Leading the small metros for Best Business Climate are: Idaho Falls, ID; Logan, UT–ID; and St. George, UT. Rounding out the list are: The Villages, FL; Bend/Redmond, OR; Punta Gorda, FL; Cheyenne, WY; Missoula, MT; Sioux Falls, SD; and Gainesville, GA.