Be prepared before an audit becomes a reality. Trade enforcement is increasing, and Customs expects companies to demonstrate reasonable care through strong compliance programs and well-documented processes. The best time to identify compliance gaps isn’t during an audit – it’s…
From Data to Direction: Understanding the Latest Middle Market Indicator Report
From Data to Direction: Understanding the Latest Middle Market Indicator Report
Middle market companies continue to show resilience, despite economic uncertainty, rising costs, and workforce challenges.
In this webinar, Melissa Merkle of Star USA welcomes Kim Barnhart, Associate Director of the National Center for the Middle Market, who shares the latest research from the Middle Market Indicator and examines current trends across growth, workforce, economic confidence, expansion, and AI adoption.
Topics Include:
- Middle market growth and economic confidence
- Workforce trends and investment
- Top business challenges, including tariffs and supply chain disruptions
- AI adoption, investment, and workforce impact
- Balancing AI investment with cybersecurity and other priorities
Resources
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1 LCB/CES/CCS CE credit available until 6/24/2027
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