Small business optimism back on the upswing; labor, inflation concerns

Small business optimism back on the upswing; labor, inflation concerns

(The Center Square) – Optimism continued its roller coaster in November, but challenges in hiring remained a sticking point for small businesses around Ohio.

Local Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

From Anthony Smith, state director for NFIB in Oregon, on today’s release of the latest NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, which rose 0.8 points in November to 99.0 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. “It’s good to see the Small Business Optimism Index closing out 2025 with a slight uptick heading into the