Oregon Comment on NFIB’s Latest Optimism Index
Today’s release of NFIB’s monthly Small Business Economic Trends report, also known as the Optimism Index, showed minor improvement in some categories.
California Comment on NFIB’s Latest Optimism Index
NFIB SBET Report, also known as the Optimism Index, showed minor improvement in some categories but within a backdrop of a record 51-year high in uncertainty.
NY Main Street owners feel more confident as they enter the holiday season
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by 2.2 points in October to 93.7. This is the 34th consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose seven points to 110, the highest reading recorded. A seasonally adjusted net negative 20% of small business owners reported hig
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism on the Rise in October
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by 2.2 points in October to 93.7.
NFIB California Main Street Minute, November 11-15
NFIB California Main Street Minute, November 11-15
Illinois Sales Tax Revenues Stabilize in October
Despite this uptrend in October, total FY25 sales tax receipts remain $120 million behind collections through October in FY24.
Small Business Calls on the Legislature to Act on Changes to Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage
Now that the election is over, it is time to give certainty to small businesses and their employees. NFIB Michigan State Director Amanda Fisher is calling on the Michigan Legislature to make changes to the paid sick leave and minimum wage laws that will take effect in February 2025 due to a Michigan Supreme Court decision in July.
NFIB Releases New TV Ads Urging Lawmakers to Make the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Permanent
NFIB announced a new advertising campaign featuring television and digital ads urging Congress to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.
Small Business Employment Stable, But Struggles Remain to Fill Vacancies in October
NFIB’s October jobs report found 35% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in October, up one point from September’s lowest reading since January 2021. Labor Quality remains a top operating problem at 20%.
Member Op-Eds: The Importance of Stopping the Massive Tax Hike
NFIB members Jeffrey Wakeen in Pennsylvania and Cathy DeMerchant in Maine wrote op-eds explaining the urgent need for Congress to make the Small Business Deduction permanent.