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6/12/2026 | Newsweek
America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2026

Midsize companies play a vital role in the U.S. economy, combining agility with scale to drive growth and employment. This data-driven analysis evaluates thousands of employers across key workplace metrics, including leadership, culture and career development. The findings highlight organizations delivering strong employee experiences, sustainable growth and operational integrity, offering a valuable benchmark for job seekers, business leaders and stakeholders seeking high-performing, people-focused midsize firms.

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4/6/2026 | Little Black Book
Boise and Beyond: Drake Cooper Is Building a National Agency on Its Own Terms

This independent, employee-owned, Mountain West agency is proving that the most interesting advertising in America doesn’t always come from where you would expect

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6/4/2026 | Lord Abbett
2026 Midyear Investment Outlook: Private Credit’s Lender-Friendly Reset

Stronger deal flow, more selective capital, and better documentation have improved the setup for new loans, even as headlines and portfolio stress increase dispersion across managers.

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5/27/2026 | Enterprise Times
Freshworks research find UK businesses lose 24% of AI Budgets before seeing returns

Freshworks’ latest report reveals that mid-market companies are losing nearly a quarter of their AI budgets to complexity, with deployment delays, tool sprawl, and “AI slop” slowing real results. The findings highlight a growing shift toward AI solutions that integrate quickly, work within existing systems, and deliver measurable value faster.

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4/16/2026 | Crain's Cleveland Business
Experts say AI could be ‘the great equalizer’ for mid-size companies

Artificial intelligence could level the playing field for Northeast Ohio’s mid-sized companies, allowing them to compete with larger rivals that have historically had deeper pockets for technology investments, industry experts said at a recent conference panel.

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3/19/2026 | The Dallas Morning News
Power, pipes and profit in Texas: private equity finds rich veins in data infrastructure

The AI-driven data center boom is playing out as both a high-speed sprint and a long-term marathon—especially in the middle market. While billion-dollar hyperscale deals dominate headlines, much of the real opportunity lies with middle market companies providing the specialized services and infrastructure that keep data centers running 24/7. From power and cooling to mechanical and electrical systems, these behind-the-scenes players are seeing rapid growth and increased private equity interest. As demand for digital infrastructure accelerates, the middle market is emerging as a critical—and highly investable—engine of the AI economy.

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