February 10, 2026
Alaska Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
National outlook among entrepreneurs holding steady, but state could tell a different story
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February 10, 2026
Nevada Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
Continued readings above its 52-year average bode well for the state’s economy
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February 10, 2026
Idaho Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
Legislative actions will show if Main Street entrepreneurs can share the positive outlook
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February 10, 2026
Montana Comment on Latest NFIB Optimism Index
Has the positive small business outlook finally found some staying power?
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February 10, 2026
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Above 52-Year Average
Optimism Index falls by 0.2 points to 99.3
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February 10, 2026
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Above 52-Year Average
Optimism Index falls by 0.2 points to 99.3
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February 10, 2026
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Above 52-Year Average
Optimism Index falls by 0.2 points to 99.3
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February 10, 2026
California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
How much can the Legislature resist its worst taxing and regulating impulses before Feb. 20?
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February 10, 2026
Washington Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
Reading still above 52-year average but will activities in Olympia prove a drag
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February 10, 2026
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Above 52-Year Average
Optimism Index falls by 0.2 points to 99.3
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February 10, 2026
Oregon Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
Disconnecting from federal tax code increases uncertainty, stalls investment
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February 10, 2026
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Above 52-Year Average
Optimism Index falls by 0.2 points to 99.3
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February 10, 2026
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Above 52-Year Average
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 10, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.2 points in January to 99.3 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, three increased and seven decreased. Expected real sales volume was the only component with substantial chan
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February 5, 2026
NFIB Jobs Report: New Small Business Employment Index Shows Balanced Job Market
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 5, 2026) – NFIB’s January Jobs Report includes the launch of the new Small Business Employment Index, which measures the current state of the small business labor market. The new index integrates actual and planned changes in employment and employee compensation into a singula
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January 22, 2026
NFIB South Dakota State Director Reacts to December’s Small Business Optimism Report
NFIB South Dakota State Director Jason Glodt reacts to December’s Small Business Optimism Report and the decline in uncertainty
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January 20, 2026
LISTEN: NFIB’s Brad Jones Talks Small Business Numbers and Priorities on Wake Up Missouri
NFIB State Director Brad Jones appears on Wake Up Missouri, previews 2026 legislative session.
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January 20, 2026
Small Business Optimism Continues to Rise in December
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index continues to rise, increasing 0.5 points in December to 99.5, above the historical average. Taxes are now the top problem for Main Street.
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January 16, 2026
NFIB Iowa State Director Reacts to December’s Small Business Optimism Report
NFIB Iowa State Director Logan Shine reacts to December’s Small Business Optimism Report and the decline in uncertainty
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January 15, 2026
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Continues to Rise
“Small business owners closed out 2025 optimistic and hopeful for better business conditions in 2026.”
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January 15, 2026
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Continues to Rise
“While optimism is improving, New Mexico’s small business owners are still contending with a difficult business environment here in our state.”
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January 15, 2026
NFIB Nebraska State Director Reacts to December’s Small Business Optimism Report
NFIB Nebraska State Director Ryan McIntosh reacts to December’s Small Business Optimism Report and the decline in uncertainty
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January 15, 2026
VIDEO: NFIB’s Holly Wade Analyzes End-of-Year SBET Survey on Bloomberg: The Close
Executive Director Holly Wade joined Romaine Bostick and David Gura on Bloomberg: The Close to discuss the most recent Small Business Optimism Index.
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January 15, 2026
NFIB Minnesota State Director Reacts to December’s Small Business Optimism Report
NFIB Minnesota State Director Jon Boesche reacts to December’s Small Business Optimism Report and the decline in uncertainty
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January 14, 2026
NFIB North Dakota State Director Reacts to December’s Small Business Optimism Report
NFIB North Dakota State Director Don Larson reacts to December’s Small Business Optimism Report and the decline in uncertainty
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January 14, 2026
NFIB Wisconsin State Director Reacts to December’s Small Business Optimism Report
NFIB Wisconsin State Director Luke Bacher reacts to December’s Small Business Optimism Report and the decline in uncertainty
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January 14, 2026
Optimism Index Shows Improvement, but GA Small Businesses Still Face Challenges
NFIB urges General Assembly to address tax reforms and regulatory transparency.
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January 14, 2026
Optimism Index Improves, but LA Small Businesses Still Face Challenges
Worker shortages, supply issues and high taxes are still critical issues.
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January 14, 2026
Small Businesses More Optimistic, but NC Owners Still Face Challenges
Many owners are still struggling to find qualified workers.
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January 13, 2026
Oregon Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
Improved outlook could be short-lived if legislators disconnect from federal tax law
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January 13, 2026
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Continues to Rise
“Wyoming’s small business owners closed out 2025 optimistic and hopeful for better business conditions in 2026.”
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