PublicSquare, RedBalloon, and USCCC launch new “State of Main Street” Index—Christian businesses included for the first time.

Main Street Speaks—And It’s Stronger Than Expected.

This week three of the biggest names in the Main Street small business community launched a new measure of economic health, backed by the national “Freedom Economy” survey. Coming in at a solid score of “57,” the State of Main Street Index reveals small businesses preparing for positive growth amid ongoing recovery from the last four years.

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Key Takeaways:

• Main Street is shifting from survival mode to growth mode.
• High prices and soft demand still top the worry list.
• Tariffs? Minimal impact so far, modest worry about what’s next.
• Hiring’s on the rise—but qualified talent is still elusive.
• Only half have touched AI, leaving huge upside for adoption.
• Elon’s still a fan favorite… unless he goes full third party.

👉 Full survey results, charts, and regional data are available at FreedomEconomy.us