Job Growth

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A small business owner overwhelmed by unfilled job openings, despite rising wage offers and a challenging labor market.

Small Business Job Growth Trends Show Rising Wages Amidst Labor Quality Woes

Despite rising optimism, 36% of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in July, the highest reading since June 2025.

Marco Alvarez·August 9, 2026

A city skyline showing a few modern skyscrapers amidst older, smaller buildings, symbolizing concentrated job growth from startups.

Community

Local Entrepreneurship: Job Growth Concentrated, Not Widespread

In one Midwestern city, 85% of all new jobs created by startups last year came from just three software companies.

Sophie Nguyen·July 1, 2026

Diverse Indiana entrepreneurs in modern workshops and startups, symbolizing the state's economic growth driven by small businesses.

Business Spotlights

Indiana small businesses recognized for economic impact

Indiana companies in their first five years account for a staggering 74% of the state's net new job growth, demonstrating a robust economic engine fueled by nascent enterprises.

Marco Alvarez·May 6, 2026