The Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s rural and agricultural business accelerator program is helping startup companies across rural Oklahoma work toward profitability, connect with investors and find new customers. At Grassroots Demo Day in Oklahoma City, graduates of the program showcased their progress and introduced their businesses to the community. Amarie Bartel, vice president of economic development …
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Jun 11
Small Business Uncertainty Index Reaches Highest Level Since 2020
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index reached the highest reading of the year in May at 90.5, a 0.8-point increase but still the 29th month below the historical average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose nine points to 85, the highest reading since November 2020. Twenty-two percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem …



















