OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the nine state Mid America region, from the Dakotas and Minnesota to Arkansas, continues to grow, but there are warning signs.

Ernie Goss, economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, coordinates the monthly survey.

Goss says most companies are still hiring.

Goss says inflation is the main concern now.

Other business problems included finding enough qualified workers and supply chain issues.