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State of American Business 2025: All Business Is Local
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Latest Content
- America’s permitting process is broken. The Chamber is ready to help fix it.
- The business community has long viewed the independence of the Federal Reserve as essential for a strong economy and financial stability.
- The Fed faces criticism from the President and Congress over rate policy and renovation costs. Former St. Louis Fed Chief James Bullard joins The Call to unpack tensions and offer insight.
- This letter was sent to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the U.S. Department of Commerce’s intent to withdraw from the 2019 Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Investigation on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico (the “Agreement”).
- The Q2 2025 Small Business Index rose slightly but was accompanied by lingering economic uncertainties about the future.
- Inflation concerns dropped 10 points since Q1, but higher prices remain small businesses’ top concern
- Survey results suggest economic pullback as middle market firms slow CapEx and hiring plans
- The Middle Market Business Index provides a leading measure on the performance of businesses that make up the heart and soul of our country's economy.
- Record numbers of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers say they expect to pay more and to have to charge more.
- Local business is vital to driving economic growth, and Southern Arizona features a diverse landscape .