2026 COLUMBIA BANK BUSINESS BAROMETER: U.S. Small and Midsize Businesses Poised for Growth, Waiting to Make Significant MovesRising expectations for increased productivity, profitability and growth opportunities tempered by near-term uncertainty and volatility 12-month outlook: 63% will prioritize investments over cost-cutting 6-month pause: 59% will monitor conditions for now before major decisions Comprehensive nationwide study surveyed nearly 1,200 businesses on their economic outlook, growth and hiring plans, AI impacts, tariff implications and fraud concerns TACOMA, Wash., June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Bank today released the findings from its 2026 Business Barometer, an annual study examining the outlook, priorities and decision-making of nearly 1,200 small and middle market enterprises across the United States.
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