Chicagoland’s Middle Market: 2019 Performance; 2020 Outlook
Chicagoland’s middle market businesses report steady revenue growth and increases in employment in 2019 and share their outlook for 2020.
Strategy & Growth
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The Power of Business Analytics
Business analytics helps middle market companies make smarter decisions, drive innovation, and improve performance. This report explores how leading firms use analytics to fuel growth and overcome adoption challenges.
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Greater Philadelphia’s Middle Market: 2019 Performance; 2020 Outlook
Greater Philadelphia’s middle market plays a critical role in the regional economy. This report explores the sector’s 2019 results and its outlook for continued growth.
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Preparing for Major Business Transition
Major business transitions are a frequent reality for middle market companies, shaping both company performance and broader economic success. This report examines the transitions middle market firms face and highlights the practices that help leaders navigate change most effectively.
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Chicagoland’s Middle Market: 2018 Performance; 2019 Outlook
Chicago’s middle market is a powerful economic engine, generating $373 billion in annual revenue and supporting 1.9 million jobs across 6,400 companies. This report highlights the sector’s 2018 performance and provides an outlook for 2019 based on insights from Chicago-area executives.
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The DNA of Middle Market Growth
Middle market companies consistently outperform their peers, and this research uncovers why. Using data from 20,000 companies, NCMM identified seven key growth drivers and three distinct growth profiles that enable middle market leaders to accelerate performance through innovation, investment, and operational excellence.
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Middle Market Manufacturing
Middle market manufacturers are growing, but they face a unique set of operational challenges and opportunities. This report explores the forces shaping the industry and reveals how top-performing companies mitigate risk and drive growth.
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Chicagoland’s Middle Market: Past Performance; Future Outlook
Chicago’s 5,800 middle market companies employ 2.4 million people and generate $554 billion in annual revenue, making them a cornerstone of the region’s economy. This report examines 2017 performance and provides an outlook for Chicago’s middle market in 2018.
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Risk & Resilience in the Middle Market
Following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and the Northern California wildfires, NCMM surveyed middle market leaders to better understand how businesses recover from major disruptions. The research explores how companies assess and manage strategic, digital, operational, and disaster-related risks to build resilience.
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Middle Market M&A: What Executives and Advisors Need to Know
Buying or selling a business is a pivotal event for many middle market companies. This research uncovers the strategies and insights that help organizations achieve stronger transaction outcomes.
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Cybersecurity and the Middle Market
Cybersecurity is a critical business issue for the middle market. This research reveals how companies are managing cyber risks and protecting their organizations in an evolving threat landscape.
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Building a Highly Effective Sales Organization
What sets top-performing middle market sales teams apart? This research uncovers leading practices in sales force design, hiring, training, compensation, and technology adoption.
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