Skip to content

LISTEN: State Director Dawn McVea Talks About Inflation’s Impact on Small Businesses

LISTEN: State Director Dawn McVea Talks About Inflation’s Impact on Small Businesses

July 15, 2022 Last Edit: June 5, 2025

Ongoing concerns over prices, the supply chain, and labor create uncertainty for Louisiana's job creators

LISTEN: State Director Dawn McVea Talks About Inflation's Impact on Small Businesses

NFIB State Director Dawn McVea on “Mornings with Brian Haldane” on Talk 107 in Baton Rouge today to talk about the latest Small Business Optimism Index and what inflation means to Louisiana’s small businesses. Haldane pointed out that gas prices are falling slowly but steadily and that unemployment in the state remains low, but McVea pointed out that uncertainty over prices, the supply chain, and labor continues to hurt small business optimism. “Our members are telling us that they still don’t see a positive outlook for the next six months,” she said. Click here to listen to the replay.
Get to know NFIB

NFIB is a member-driven organization advocating on behalf of small and independent businesses nationwide.

Receive our newsletter and email notification
Knowledge is power. Let us help you stay informed with breaking legislative news, regulatory updates, business tips, and more.

Related Articles

Illinois state capitol IL springfield photo by Todd Pack
Related
June 3, 2026
Key Illinois Legislation that Could Impact Small Businesses
The Illinois General Assembly passed a number of bills that could impact small businesses
Read More
Related
June 3, 2026
WATCH: What Happened for Small Businesses During the 2026 Kansas Legislative Session
Learn what happened in Topeka during the 2026 legislative session and how it affects your small business.  
Read More
Man in red shirt standing and speaking at a long, white-table conference setup with two seated colleagues nearby; door labeled Mechanical in the background.
Related
June 2, 2026
State Rep. Steve Frisbie Meets with Local Small Businesses
Rep. Frisbie joined NFIB for a small business roundtable event.
Read More
Related
June 2, 2026
15 Arizona Legislators Earned 100% Voting Records on Small Business Issues
NFIB’s 2025-2026 Voting Record includes 10 key votes on tax and regulatory issues.
Read More

© 2001 - 2026 National Federation of Independent Business. All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Accessibility