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9/21/2021 | Chubb
Survey of Middle Market Companies Reveals Increasing Importance of Risk Management

New data from Chubb and the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM), housed at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, shows that middle market companies are finding risk management increasingly important after more than a year of dealing with pandemic-related and other disruptions. The percentage of middle market companies denoting risk management as "extremely" or "very" important to their firms has increased since the end of last year, jumping from sixty-eight percent in Q4 2020 to seventy-nine percent in Q2 2021.

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8/5/2021 | ValueWalk
Before Selling A Middle Market Business: Five Lessons For Owners

More than three-quarters (77%) of middle market businesses have either experienced an ownership transition in the past five years or expect one in the next five years. Using this data from the NCMM's semi-annual MMI survey, ValueWalk shares five key points owners need to know to ensure a successful transaction that aligns with their goals.

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8/26/2021 | Procurement Magazine
CHUBB: Supply Chain Risk Management in Life Sciences

With new data from the NCMM's 2021 Semi-Annual MMI Report, Chubb Limited breaks down key risk spotlights in the Life Sciences Supply Chain sector. Check out this Procurement Magazine article to learn about potential threats and how to mitigate these risks.

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8/5/2021 | Fluence Technologies
Finance & Accounting Software is Having a ‘Mid-Market Moment’ - Here’s How to Make the Most of It

Fluence Technologies uses research from the NCMM along with other institutions to determine the best software for middle market companies to use for finance and accounting needs. 

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7/28/2021 | ValueWalk
2Q Indicator Details the Middle Market's Uneven Pandemic Recovery

Take a look at ValueWalk's article in which our 2Q Middle Market Indicator report is explained in more detail. This article focuses on the Pandemic's impact on this sector.

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7/12/2021 | Harvard Business Review
Leadership Training Can Pay Huge Dividends for Midsize Companies

With research provided by the NCMM, HBR's Milton Corsey presents five ways to design leadership development programs that work. By taking these steps, you can free up time, build institutional capabilities while building individual skills, and create a thoughtful plan for scaling your organization.

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