NEW DATA: Report Highlights Employment Challenges in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania small businesses rank similarly to businesses nationwide.
NEW DATA: Ohio Small Businesses Rank Similarly to Businesses Nationwide
Labor quality is a more challenging issue in Ohio than nationwide.
NFIB California Main Street Minute, July 13-17
New state-specific Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) survey released
NEW DATA: Illinois Small Business Optimism Trails National Index
Small business sentiment in Illinois underperforms NFIB’s national small business Optimism Index
New Report on California’s Main Street Economy Released
Regulations are a massively larger problem here than across the country
NFIB Jobs Report: Small Business Job Openings Rebound
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 2, 2026) – NFIB’s June Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat, registering 100.2 in June after measuring 100.3 in May. This is the fourth consecutive month the Index declined. The current reading is below the 2025 average of 101.2
Small Businesses Report Lower Optimism in May
Small business optimism in the May Small Business Economic Trends report declined slightly, while the Employment Index remained steady. The Uncertainty Index increased three points, well above the historical average.
NFIB Wisconsin State Director Reacts to May’s Small Business Optimism Index
NFIB Wisconsin State Director Luke Bacher reacts to below average May Small Business Optimism Report
NFIB Florida Executive Director Reacts to May’s Small Business Optimism Index
Main Street pulls back on hiring.
NFIB West Virginia State Director Reacts to May’s Small Business Optimism Index
Main Street pulls back on hiring.