Sponsored by GE Capital, The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, and the National Center for the Middle Market, the 2012 National Middle Market Summit brought together more than 1000 CEOs, academics, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the unique set of challenges faced by middle market executives. Business, sports, political, and entertainment leaders shared their insights and perspectives on everything from healthcare, to the economy, to the election. New research on growth, healthcare, and globalization for middle market companies was revealed. Most important, the summit fostered new solutions to help middle market companies create growth in a challenging economy.