“This quarter’s Index reflects a resilient small business community that’s cautiously optimistic about the economy,” said Tom Sullivan, the Chamber of Commerce’s vice president of small business policy.
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"This quarter, small businesses' concerns over inflation are soaring and their view of the broader economy is darkening, though they still report that their own businesses are in good health," said Tom Sullivan, the chamber's vice president of small business policy. "Small business owners are pulling back a bit on spending as they see storm clouds in the economy appearing ahead."
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