JPMorgan Chase Survey Indicates Optimism Among Black-Owned Small Businesses

Black-owned small businesses in the United States are demonstrating a strong sense of optimism about the economy, as revealed by the JPMorgan Chase 2025 Business Leaders Outlook Survey. Entrepreneurs express confidence in their industry's performance, access to funding, and potential for growth, despite facing significant challenges such as inflation, cybersecurity risks, and talent shortages. Sheila Winston, Chase Vice President and Certified Senior Business Consultant, discusses the current state of black-owned small businesses and the strategies these entrepreneurs are employing to thrive.

Interview by Chris B. Bennett.