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October 14, 2025
The national report shines a light on what's happening in the Tar Heel State
On Tuesday, NFIB released its Small Business Economic Trends Survey for September. The national survey showed that the Small Business Optimism Index was still above its 52-year average but fell two points in September — the first drop in three months.
Meanwhile, the Uncertainty Index rose seven points from August to 100, the fourth-highest reading in over 50 years.
State Director Gregg Thompson said the national numbers reflect what he’s hearing from NFIB members across the state.
“Most of our small business members say they’re holding their own,” he said, “but they’re still dealing with uncertainty about sales, costs, and finding enough good people to hire.”
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