main-street · Jul 20, 2026 · Clay Bergeron
The NFIB's June Small Business Optimism Index rose to 98.6, but Main Street service shops in Illinois aren't celebrating yet. Here's what the numbers actually mean for operators.
main-street · Jul 6, 2026 · Clay Bergeron
NFIB data shows small business job openings rebounding toward historical norms, yet Main Street service operators say finding qualified applicants remains a grind.
main-street · Jun 24, 2026 · Clay Bergeron
The BOI mandate under FinCEN's Corporate Transparency Act remains in legal limbo, leaving Main Street service businesses to decide whether to file, wait, or push back.
main-street · Jun 18, 2026 · Clay Bergeron
The NFIB is running ads in Arkansas pushing Sen. Tom Cotton to kill the BOI mandate for good. Here is what service business owners need to know right now.
main-street · Jun 7, 2026 · Clay Bergeron
The latest NFIB jobs report points to persistent hiring shortfalls at small service firms. Here is what the numbers mean for Main Street operators managing thin margins.
main-street · May 31, 2026 · Clay Bergeron
Service businesses in Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Pierce, Ware, and Wayne counties can now apply for low-interest SBA disaster loans following the April 20 wildfires.
main-street · May 22, 2026 · Clay Bergeron
A Supreme Court case involving Boulder and Suncor Energy may decide whether state courts can hold businesses liable for greenhouse gas emissions under local law.