OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Despite warning signs of a recession, the economy in the nine state Mid America region continues to show slow growth.

Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss has the results of the April survey of business managers.

Goss says most managers still expect a recession this year.

Goss says companies are still hiring.

Goss says inflation continues to be a problem for businesses along with rising interest rates.