Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to report on the new NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism, which while the level rose above 100, the overall optimism and performance expectations were mixed – still a lot of uncertainty.

Arthur Diamond joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how wearing a mask can help reopen the economy.

Arthur Diamond joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how wearing a mask can help reopen the economy.

Jessica Moser joins Jim Blasingame to report on the most recent MetLife/U.S. Chamber Index that shows the negative impact of the pandemic is lessening for Main Street businesses.

Renee Schaaf joins Jim Blasingame to report on the results of a Principal survey which showed consumers plan to use their money from stimulus programs and tax returns wisely and save as much as they can.

Renee Schaaf joins Jim Blasingame to report on a recent Principal survey of consumers about their spending plans and how they feel about supporting local small businesses in the post-pandemic economy.

Pam Danziger joins Jim Blasingame to report that for Main Street retailers, the recovery to pre-pandemic levels will be long, arduous and expensive, and her thoughts on how to survive by staying relevant.

Pam Danziger joins Jim Blasingame to report on the fact that the coronavirus shutdown cost Main Street retailers over $100 billion in sales that got shifted to online sellers.

Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the indelible impact of the coronavirus pandemic on all aspects of our lives, and why this recover has all the markings of a V.

Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the service sector has been harmed disproportionately by the coronavirus pandemic, and what these businesses will have to do to succeed post-pandemic.