Economic downturns, inflation, interest rates, market volatility, and their impact on consumer spending, costs, and business growth.
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Our Sponsors
The center’s invaluable sponsors, Chubb, Visa and Wells Fargo, are instrumental in helping shape research, events, programs and services that address the middle market’s needs while allowing the center to connect with a larger and broader group of stakeholders across the nation.
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Chubb Insurance is the risk and insurance partner of the NCMM
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Visa Commercial Solutions is the money movement partner of the NCMM
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Wells Fargo Commercial Bank is the banking partner of the NCMM
Sponsors & Partners Throughout Our History
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We’re proud to work alongside organizations that believe in the power of the middle market. Our partners collaborate with us on initiatives, research, and events that drive real impact. Let’s work together to support and elevate the businesses that fuel our economy.
Collaborate on Research
Do you have a pressing question about middle market companies, their growth strategies, challenges, or unmet needs?
By working together with the National Center for the Middle Market, you can fast track answers to your inquiries and help contribute to the growing body of knowledge on this historically under studied yet vital sector of our economy. The center is seeking research partners interested in diving deep into critical topic areas including economic uncertainty, staffing and workforce retention, artificial intelligence (AI) integration, supply chain disruptions, and more.
Research Priorities
Economic Uncertainty
Staffing and Workforce Retention
Challenges in hiring, retaining, and training qualified employees. High turnover and a lack of skilled workers are recurring issues.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration
The push to adopt AI technologies for operational efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness.
Supply Chain Disruptions
Issues with lead times, raw material costs, and supplier reliability affecting production.
Market Competition and Expansion
Fierce competition and challenges in expanding into new markets and maintaining market share.
Government Policies and Tariffs
Regulatory uncertainty, changes in tariffs, and government policies impacting business operations.
Rising Costs
Increases in costs for materials, labor, energy, and other operational expenses.
Examples of Previous Research Sponsors
Ideal Partner Criteria
- The sponsoring organization has a focus on the US Middle Market.
- The sponsoring organization has a “need” or a gap in their understanding of the Middle Market.
- The sponsoring organization is financially capable of funding the project.
- The sponsoring organization understands that this opportunity is to contribute to the body of knowledge on the middle market and contribute toward advancing the mission of the NCMM. Promotion or endorsement of any particular products or services is prohibited.
- The working group of the sponsoring organization is able to commit approximately 6 months from start to finish on the project. This begins with the agreement and topic selection and concludes with the marketing and communications plan.
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