Small Business Optimism Hits Record High, Gaining Momentum From Vaccines And Adapted Pandemic Operations, PNC Survey Shows | State

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Business owners are feeling optimistic about the near-term future of their businesses amid increasing vaccination rates, and those who report that more than three-quarters of their workforce has been vaccinated are the most positive about their business outlook. This includes expectations for higher demand, sales and profits than companies reporting a lower rate of employee vaccination, according to PNC’s semi-annual national small business survey, which concluded Aug. 31.

Data gathered during PNC’s survey demonstrates that vaccines are top-of-mind for business owners. Eight in 10 (79%) businesses said they have taken action to encourage employee vaccination. Nearly half (48%) are requiring employee vaccinations, 44% are providing assistance related to vaccinations, 26% are…

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