Michigan economy 2026

Small Business Optimism Falls Below Historic Average as Uncertainty Surges — Michigan Feels the Strain

LANSING — Small business confidence across the United States slipped again in March, falling below its long-term average and signaling growing concern about the direction of the economy. The latest survey from the National Federation of Independent Business shows its Small Business Optimism Index dropped 3 points to 95.8, below the 52-year average of 98.0.

By |2026-04-16T18:00:40-04:00April 16th, 2026|News|

Michigan Businesses Hit by ‘Triple Threat’: Fuel, Tariffs, and Taxes Collide

ANN ARBOR - Michigan businesses—from auto suppliers and logistics firms to restaurants and cannabis operators—are facing a converging wave of cost pressures that could slow hiring, delay expansion, and squeeze already thin margins. The challenge isn’t coming from one direction. It’s coming from three at once: Rising fuel and energy costs Global tariffs and supply

By |2026-04-09T12:01:02-04:00April 9th, 2026|News|