Montana Comment on Latest NFIB Optimism Index
Education of candidates for the Legislature the top priority for small business group
Oregon Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
Next week’s Primary Election will have a lot to say about small business optimism
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Below Average But Stable
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.1 points in April to 95.9, below its 52-year average of 98.0 for the second consecutive month. The Uncertainty Index fell 4 points from March to 88, remaining well above its historical average of 68.
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NFIB Jobs Report: Employment Index Falls Below 2025 Average
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 7, 2026) – NFIB’s April Jobs Report shows softening in the employment market as the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.2 points to 100.4. This is the second consecutive month the Index declined. The current reading is now below the 2025 average of 101.2, but slightly above
NFIB Wisconsin State Director Reacts to March’s Dip in Small Business Optimism Index
NFIB Wisconsin State Director Luke Bacher reacts to March’s Small Business Optimism Report and the decrease in Optimism Index
NFIB South Dakota State Director Reacts to March’s Dip in Small Business Optimism Index
NFIB South Dakota State Director Jason Glodt reacts to March’s Small Business Optimism Report and the decrease in Optimism Index
NFIB North Dakota State Director Reacts to March’s Dip in Small Business Optimism Index
NFIB North Dakota State Director Don Larson reacts to March’s Small Business Optimism Report and the decrease in Optimism Index
NFIB Nebraska State Director Reacts to March’s Dip in Small Business Optimism Index
NFIB Nebraska State Director Ryan McIntosh reacts to March’s Small Business Optimism Report and the decrease in Optimism Index
NFIB Illinois State Director Reacts to March’s Dip in Small Business Optimism Index
NFIB Illinois State Director Noah Finley reacts to March’s Small Business Optimism Report and the decrease in Optimism Index
NFIB Minnesota State Director Reacts to March’s Dip in Small Business Optimism Index
NFIB Minnesota State Director Jon Boesche reacts to March’s Small Business Optimism Report and the decrease in Optimism Index