Playing a Central Role
U.S. companies, and middle market businesses in particular, faced
significant change throughout 2019. Economic shifts, trade wars, and,
perhaps most importantly, the growing importance of digital technologies
across all industries affected the middle market with special acuity. Because
the middle market is the engine that drives the U.S. economy, its response
to these changes is not only important to its own growth and success, but
also to the health of local and regional economies and the performance of
the nation as a whole.
In 2019, the Center’s primary focus was on helping middle market businesses
make change work. By researching the current issues these businesses
face and delivering new insights into how the best performers navigate
change, the Center helps middle market companies shape their strategies,
implement data-based best practices, and use their own unique strengths
to establish the best routes forward. At the same time, the Center promotes
greater awareness and understanding of the vitality and importance of
middle market companies among key stakeholder groups, including
policymakers, economic development organizations, the media, and the
advisors and companies that serve and support middle market businesses.
These efforts help further pave the path for the middle market’s continued
success. Learn about the Center's achievements and impact in the 2019 middle market annual report.
DOWNLOAD ANNUAL REPORT