Middle Market Business Optimism Surges to Near-Historic Levels as Companies See Big Boost in Productivity from Improvements in Tech, Ops, & AI
Middle market businesses are entering 2026 with surging confidence, with 77% expressing positive outlooks for company performance over the next 12 months—approaching historic highs—even as only half view the broader U.S. economy positively, according to a Sentiment Survey of 750 financial decision-makers at companies with $10M-$1B in revenue.
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Tax Rebates Worth up to $500 Unanimously Approved by Georgia General Assembly
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Data Center Construction Keeps Georgia's Economy Going. Don’t Stop the Momentum.
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Georgia Legislation Would Require Disclosures Involving Foreign Contributions, Donations
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Jackson County Area Chamber Names Murriel Wiley to Director, Economic Development Position
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Braves Offering Fans Rare Chance to Explore Truist Park at Free Open House
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Republican State Senators Push Changes to Georgia Voting Machines
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Home Buyers Spend Almost $32,000 in Expenses Beyond the Down Payment -- 4x More Than Expected
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