Idaho Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
Today’s release comes a day after governor outlines his budget proposals
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Continues to Rise
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in December to 99.5 and remained above its 52-year average of 98.
NFIB Jobs Report: Owners Report Mixed Employment Conditions
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 8, 2026) – NFIB’s December jobs report found that 33% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in December, unchanged from November. Unfilled job openings remain above the historical average of 24%. Twenty-eight percent have open
Small Business Optimism Edges Up in Connecticut in November
“Difficulty finding qualified workers in Connecticut and nationwide continues to be a drag on the small business economy.”
VIDEO: NFIB’s Holly Wade Joins Bloomberg: The Close to Discuss Latest SBET Findings
ICYMI: NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade joined Bloomberg: The Close to discuss NFIB’s November SBET survey.
Wade analyzes November’s SBET survey, explaining why small business owners are feeling
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Edges Up in November
Survey finds that labor quality is Main Street’s top issue
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Edges Up in November
Survey finds that labor quality is Main Street’s top issue
Local Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
Hawaii legislators can give slight momentum a positive push by not doing some things
Local Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
Congress and Nevada legislators combined to make it a fairly good year for Main Street
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Edges Up in November
Survey finds that labor quality is Main Street’s top issue