October 29, 2025 (press release) – As nearly 60 small business owners from Louisiana head to Washington D.C. for the Goldman Sachs Summit, joining more than 2,000 small business owners from across the country on Oct. 29–30, new survey data shows strong optimism about their growth potential despite concerns about the economy and the government shutdown.
Seventy-eight percent of small business owners said they are optimistic about the trajectory of their companies, and 74 percent have plans to expand within the next year. That confidence persists even as 72 percent report that inflationary pressures continue to rise.