DES MOINES, IOWA (September 12, 2024) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Iowa PAC announced its endorsements of candidates for the Iowa General Assembly.

Iowa small businesses continue to struggle with economic uncertainty and regulatory burdens. With higher taxes, more mandates, lingering inflation, and a chronic workforce shortage making it harder for small businesses to keep up, it’s clear that Main Street needs strong advocates in the General Assembly.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 11, 2024) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.5 points in August to 91.2, erasing all of July’s gain. This is the 32nd consecutive month below the fifty-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose to 92, its highest level since October 2020.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 5, 2024) — Each fall, the Quad Cities Chamber asks local companies to complete a brief survey to gain insights on the issues facing the business community. The survey aims to get to the heart of what the business community finds valuable and necessary in the areas of economic growth, quality of place, talent attraction and more.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (August 30, 2024) — Get ready to embrace the magic of Halloween and support local communities as Goodwill’s Halloween Headquarters opens at 10AM, Tuesday, September 3, across all