Sectors

The middle market represents an integral component of the U.S. and global economy, spanning all industry segments. Check out the latest stories, broken down by sector.

Consumer Products

Grove Collaborative Makes It Easy to Go Green

March 30, 2020 Ben Glick

Before Stuart Landesberg launched Grove, he assumed he’d be reaching environmentally conscious urban professionals. Today, the company’s best-performing zip codes are in Texas, Utah and Tennessee.

Policy Updates

Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup

March 26, 2020 Ben Glick

The Senate passed a $2 trillion stimulus package, the House proposed a law to oversee that federal relief, and an HFSC member tests positive for COVID-19.

Business and Financial Services

E-Commerce Success Factors

March 25, 2020 Ben Glick

An effective e-commerce strategy is essential for financial success, but the challenges of building an e-commerce platform can be daunting for many businesses.

Podcasts

The Middle Market Economy in Crisis: What Happens Next?

March 25, 2020 Kathryn Mulligan

On the podcast, RSM deputy chief economist Kevin Depew discusses the economic impact of the coronavirus, the policy response and his outlook for recovery.

Deep Dives

Navigating Digital Transformation

March 23, 2020 Ben Glick

Siemens has evolved beyond its manufacturing and engineering roots and expanded into technology and innovation, and now helps clients undergo their own digital transformations.

Policy Updates

Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup

March 19, 2020 Ben Glick

The Fed slashed interest rates to zero, and the Trump administration proposed a trillion-dollar stimulus that would send direct payments to Americans for economic relief.

Podcasts

Manufacturing Moves to the Cloud

March 17, 2020 Kathryn Mulligan

On the podcast, Craig Smith of Plex Systems discusses manufacturing's move to cloud-based solutions, how midsize companies are leveraging data, and more.

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ACG Chicago Event Explores Changing World for Manufacturers

March 17, 2020 Ben Glick

ACG Chicago held its 8th annual Middle Market Manufacturing Conference, which addressed topics that included optimizing operations, the changing regulatory landscape and emerging technologies.

Deep Dives

Growing a Healthy Portfolio

March 16, 2020 Ben Glick

Earnings rank low when VMG Partners evaluates a potential investment. Instead, the firm guides its companies based on their needs and helps founders meet their goals.

Policy Updates

SEC Moves to Update Aging Advertising Rules

March 13, 2020 Ben Glick

Investment advisers who want to get the word out about their services are going to be stuck in the 1960s unless the SEC changes its advertising rule.

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