Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
Will the U.S. government keep the lights on? Will net neutrality make a comeback? We look at these and other policy issues that grabbed headlines this week.
News & Trends
A Qualified Opinion: John Nicolopoulos and Michael Schwartz of RSM US LLP
Two experts in retail and real estate weigh in on the opportunities and pitfalls of the retail sector.
Steven Kaplan of University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business
The economist and professor discusses his work developing a new middle-market index with Lincoln International, Booth's private equity programming, and his latest research.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
The GOP strategizes over its approach to the budget process, trade talks heat up, and state and local taxes reemerge as a key issue for lawmakers fighting for reelection.
Walmart Hikes Wages as Labor Market Tightens
The largest private sector employer announced that it would raise the minimum hourly pay for its U.S. workers in a move that could have ripple effects in the middle market.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
Sen. Orrin Hatch announced his retirement, opening a key chairmanship on the Senate Finance Committee. Plus, regulators gear up to take on bitcoin, and the ACA faces new challenges.
Read the Latest Issue of Middle Market Growth Magazine Online
The January/February 2018 edition looks at the beleaguered retail industry—from capitalizing on trends in e-commerce to how companies are using digital advertising tools.
Joseph Brusuelas of RSM on Tax Reform, Trade and What He’s Reading
RSM's chief economist discusses the global implications of tax reform, the outlook for free trade agreements, and a few thought-provoking books he's read recently.
Start 2018 with a Great Read
Here are eight book recommendations from economists and middle-market business leaders.
Online Platform Brightens Prospects for Independent Jewelry Retailers
Two executives from e-commerce company Bright Society explain how their platform is disrupting the jewelry marketplace to the benefit of local sellers.