Pennsylvania Small Business Optimism Takes a Small Step Back as Uncertainty Eases in October
Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Takes a Small Step Back as Uncertainty Eases in October
“A reduction in sales and profits has certainly dampened optimism on Main Street,” NFIB State Director Brad Jones said. “Our small business members are resilient, despite these challenges and the ongoing labor shortage, with many still trying to hire.”
West Virginia Small Business Optimism Takes a Small Step Back as Uncertainty Eases in October
Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Takes a Small Step Back as Uncertainty Eases in October
“A decline in profits and fewer sales has dampened optimism for small business owners,” NFIB State Director Michael Smith said. “Ultimately, Main Street is not finding the right applicants to fill their open positions, which is exacerbating the day-to-day challenges of operating their business.”
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Takes a Small Step Back as Uncertainty Eases in October
Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points.
Nevada Comment on Latest NFIB Optimism Index
Labor quality the top issues in latest findings
California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
Firms are still navigating a labor shortage and want to hire but are having difficulty
Washington Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
Labor quality the top issue for Main Street enterprises
Oregon Comment on Latest NFIB Optimism Index
Decrease in uncertainty a contrast to what Oregon small businesses face
NFIB Jobs Report: Job Openings Slowing But Remain Solid
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 6, 2025) – NFIB’s October jobs report found that 32% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in October, unchanged for the second consecutive month. Before August, the last time unfilled job openings hit 32% was in December 2020