What Does Small Business Optimism Being at a Six-Year High Mean for the US Economy?
According to the National Federation of Independent Business SMEs and Business Optimism Index in December, SMEs reached 105.1. For those following the index, this is a six-year high, two months to beat the index’s 51-year average of 98. Why are small and medium-sized businesses optimism at six years high? The first thing to note is […]
REP. RALPH NORMAN: Trump Gives America A Much-Needed Shot Of Optimism
We are now 44 days in President Donald Trump’s second term, and a new sense of optimism is sweeping across America, reminiscent of the enduring promises of American dreams. The central part of this revival is the administration’s policy aimed at governing the prosperity of small businesses, particularly in South Carolina’s Fifth Congressional District. President […]
Gambling bill unlikely to see action this week, but there is renewed optimism
Senate organizers told APR that a comprehensive gambling bill is unlikely to be considered by a Senate committee this week, but some lawmakers who participated in Monday's marathon session on the two bills said many issue has been resolved, and there is widespread optimism about the bill. Sen. Greg Albritton said he doesn't believe there […]
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth promotes ‘bullish’ optimism on Alabama’s economy and workforce development efforts in 2024
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth spoke Tuesday at the Alabama Business Council, highlighting a wide range of policy increases that have been identified as top priorities across state government. He provided insight into the latest advances in workforce development, education and training, child care, support for small businesses and military families, and managing the state's strong […]
Spirit of optimism returns to San Francisco with AI boom
San Francisco – Far from the palm trees of Miami and the taco trucks of Austin, Katalin Voss is headquartering her literacy startup between a cannabis club and a pawn shop. Located in the heart of the Mission District. Vos rents a nondescript office building in one of San Francisco's most vibrant neighborhoods as the […]
Biden’s State of the Union–and the stories people from across the country are telling us–make the case for economic optimism
President Biden’s State of the Union address outlined the progress the United States has made in various areas over the past two years. The President is seeking to rebuild America’s crumbling infrastructure, boost domestic manufacturing and the adoption of clean energy technologies, and reduce the cost of major expenditures for working families, such as prescription […]
