Coronavirus Small business optimism rises in April; job openings remain at record highs By Deanna B. Narveson - May 11, 2021 FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmailPrint The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 99.8 in April, an increase of 1.6 points from March. The Optimism Index has increased 4.8 points over the past three months since January but a record 44… Already an INSIDER? Sign in.