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Pennsylvania small business optimism on the rise, NFIB report says

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By Liz Carey  |  August 19, 2026

A new report from the National Federation of Independent Businesses finds that optimism in small businesses has risen. The report found that optimism in small business owners nationwide rose 2.4 points to 99.8, above the 52-year average of 98, the highest level since August 2025. Of 10 optimism Index components, eight increased and two decreased. While state-level data was not available, NFIB’s Pennsylvania Director Greg Moreland said the report shows Pennsylvania’s small businesses are ...

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