Small Business Uncertainty Highest Since November 2020 as Optimism Remains Low
As the Optimism Index continues below the 50-year average of 98 for the 29th consecutive month, the small business owners’ uncertainty index reached 90.5
Governor Hochul Hits the “PAUSE” Button on the Congestion Pricing Program in New York
On June 5th, with two days left in the legislative session, Governor Hochul announced a “pause” on congestion pricing set to take effect in New York on June 30th.
New NFIB Survey: Industry-Specific Small Business Economic Trends
The NFIB Research Center released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey highlighting industries.
VIDEO: NFIB’s Jeff Brabant Discusses Top Main Street Concerns on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal
NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant joined C-SPAN’s Washington Journal to discuss the issues impacting Main Street businesses nationwide.
Wisconsin State Director Reacts to Small Business Uncertainty Index
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index reached the highest reading of the year in May at 90.5, a .8-point increase but still below the historical average of 98.
LISTEN: NFIB Missouri Discusses Increase in Small Business Uncertainty
In a conversation with Wake Up Mid-Missouri, NFIB State Director Brad Jones highlighted the findings of the latest SBET report and Jobs Report.
Utah Comment on Latest Poll of Small Business Owners
Yesterday’s release of NFIB’s Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) report showing a huge jump in its Uncertainty Index.
Idaho Comment on Troubling Small Business Poll
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Suzanne Budge, Idaho State Director, sbs@sbsidaho.com or Tony Malandra, Senior Media Manager, anthony.malandra@nfib.org
BOISE, Idaho, June 12, 2024 – Release yesterday of the National Federation of Independent Business’s (NFIB) monthly Small Business Economic Trends
VIDEO: NFIB’s Jeff Brabant Discusses Top Issues Impacting Small Businesses on Scripps News Live
NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant joined Scripps News Live to discuss the challenges impacting Main Streets nationwide.
Small Business Uncertainty Index Reaches Highest Level Since 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 11, 2024) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index reached the highest reading of the year in May at 90.5, a 0.8-point increase but still the 29th month below the historical average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose nine points to 85, the highest reading since November 2020. T