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Perspective from the Center: Mid-Year 2026 Middle Market Indicator
The Mid-Year 2026 Middle Market Indicator reveals a segment that remains resilient but is becoming more selective about where it invests time, talent and capital.
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U.S. middle market sustains double-digit growth while AI fuels a shift toward productivity
Latest National Center for the Middle Market survey finds companies growing through technology investments rather than workforce expansion COLUMBUS, OHIO …
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Public and Private Credit: Convergence Creates Opportunity
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CIS Group
CIS Group was interviewed by the National Center for the Middle Market in 2023. You can find the originally published article below.
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Drake Cooper
Drake Cooper was interviewed by the National Center for the Middle Market in 2023. You can find the originally published article below.
Case Studies
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Gamer Packaging Leans into Culture to Drive Growth
As talent continues to shape priorities across the middle market, many companies are rethinking how workplace culture can support growth.
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Digitizing Treasury Improves Customer and Employee Experience at Ohio Machinery Co.
Read this case study to learn how a middle-market heavy equipment company transformed its treasury function through strategic investments in digital finance capabilities.
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Drake Cooper Secures it’s Future through 100% Employee Ownership
Learn how a middle market advertising agency transitioned from a founder-led business to a 100% employee-owned company. The case explores how the ESOP structure helped drive growth, improve retention and strengthen financial performance in an industry known for high turnover and ongoing consolidation.
Research Reports
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The Decision-Making Mindsets that Shape Performance
What drives performance in today’s middle market? While industry, size and external conditions all matter, a more fundamental driver lies in how leaders make tradeoff decisions under pressure.
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The 2025 Canadian Middle Market
Building on its 2024 debut, NCMM and Visa’s latest research examines how Canadian middle market companies are navigating changing economic conditions, trade dynamics, and growing investments in technology and AI.
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Private Equity in the Middle Market
Our latest study suggests that a correlation exists between high growth and how that growth is funded.
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