November Retail Sales Not Full of Holiday Cheer
Traditional holiday sales did not get off to a robust start in November, likely due to a late Thanksgiving holiday that pushed some spending into December.
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Developing a Corporate Community
The Association for Corporate Growth hosted its first Strategic Acquirer Summit to offer corporate development professionals a chance to come together and hear from their peers.
Middle-Market Representation Grows on Capitol Hill
The Congressional Caucus for Middle Market Growth became one stronger last July thanks to one ACG member.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin delivers annual testimony on financial stability, hinting regulators could propose a "covered funds" provision to the Volcker Rule by spring.
Fed’s Rate Freeze Sets Sober Mood for 2020
Experts say steady interest rates indicate a recession is now unlikely, but investors should expect modest performance in 2020.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
A House Financial Services subcommittee will examine the current and future impact of AI, and the U.S.-China trade deal is uncertain after Trump announcements.
How Deals Get Done: Two Corporate Development Leads Weigh In
On the podcast, Kate Anissimov of Google talks about her experience with tech deals and Peter Troup of Veritiv describes M&A in the distribution space.
A Qualified Opinion: Leslie G. Brand, III
Supply Chain Solutions CEO Leslie Brand outlines some ways tariffs and technology are changing the way trade winds are blowing for middle-market companies.
Solving the Human Resources Puzzle
There are many ways to solve the human resources puzzle, but here are five tips for companies looking to build an effective HR strategy.
The Ladder
A look at middle-market career moves and promotions at Ballard Spahr, Seyfarth Shaw and more.