Washington climbs to No. 11 in CNBC's Top States for Business ranking despite business community concerns, GeekWire reports

Washington state rose three spots to No. 11 in CNBC's annual America's Top States for Business rankings, up from No. 14 last year. The improvement comes despite business angst about the state's business climate.

• Despite business angst, Washington climbs in CNBC’s state rankings — but still trails its former standing