Knowledge Center

With average revenue growth over the past 12 months of 5.8%, the middle market continues to show robust growth. In an economy that overall experienced a mere 0.4% GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2012, the growth of the middle market is nothing short of remarkable.

After a better-than-expected 2012, middle market companies are beginning 2013 as the spearhead of the nation’s economic recovery.

If your company has open positions to fill and annual sales between 10 million and 1 billion, register now to attend the National Center for the Middle Market's career fair on March 19, 2013. The best part is it's completely free to attend!

Anil Makhija Discusses 4Q Middle Market Indicator Report

Go big or go home...right? As a fellow graduate from a Big 10 business school, the pressure to work for a Fortune 500 firm can be great.  Top business schools are often innudated with large firms looking for the best and the brightest talent, leaving students feeling like it's the only option.  Students can be so focused on landing a job that will provide a big name for their resume that they lose sight of what is really important in the business community.

The Center spent most of 2012 building our knowledge base and creating a variety of events that would help our key audiences learn more about the middle market. As the Center begins its second year in operation, we will continue to focus on three key areas: 1) Academic Research 2) Corporate Outreach and 3) Student Engagement. 2013 promises to be an exciting year with more events and ways for you to engage with the center.

The middle market continues to be an important component of the economy, driving growth in the U.S. and locally. Since actual and predicted revenues have been better than gains in the S&P 500, these companies also are critical to the economic recovery.

Third quarter findings indicate middle market companies plan to expand payrolls over the next 12 months, even as revenue expectations weaken and broad economic concerns persist.