Rosemary Elebash

NFIB survey: small business optimism remains below average, but stable

Small-business optimism edged up in April, but persistent inflation, softer sales and hiring challenges kept Main Street confidence well below its long-term average.

May 13, 2026

NFIB employment index drops below 2025 average

Small business hiring softened for a second straight month, even as owners reported stubbornly high job openings and a shortage of qualified applicants.

May 8, 2026

NFIB Alabama PAC endorses 78 lawmakers for reelection

The endorsements covered 25 Senate and 53 House incumbents who backed small-business priorities and posted perfect NFIB voting records.

April 30, 2026

Small business optimism falls as oil prices fuel uncertainty

Rising oil prices, weakening profit trends and stubborn uncertainty added pressure as owners pulled back on hiring, investment and expectations.

April 15, 2026

NFIB: Small business hiring slows, worker shortages persist

In March, 32 percent of small business owners reported unfilled job openings as employers continued to struggle with labor costs and applicant quality.

April 6, 2026

New NFIB Jobs Report shows uptick in employment

Small business hiring grew in February as the labor market tightened, though owners struggled to find qualified applicants for open positions.

March 6, 2026

Nine candidates earn NFIB Alabama PAC legislative endorsements

The NFIB Alabama PAC yesterday said it has endorsed an additional nine candidates for seats in the state Legislature.

April 29, 2022

Labor shortage remains a challenge for small businesses, report says

As reported in NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 46 percent of owners reported job openings that could not be filled.

July 14, 2021

Alabama Republicans praise governor for ending federal unemployment aid

The federal pandemic assistance benefits for individuals will end beginning June 19.

Brandon Moseley

/

May 11, 2021