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Business  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
March 15, 2023

NFIB reports continued concerns over labor shortages, inflation

While the optimism index is up, overall better business condition expectations are down to a net negative 47 percent. The Small Business Optimism Index has increased 0.6 points in February to 90.9 but still remains well below the 49-year average of 98. 28 percent. Business owners reported that inflation is their single most important problem…
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
March 14, 2023

Prospect of Singing River Health System sale draws “multiple proposals”

The Jackson County-based health system is said to be valued at roughly $200 million.