MEDIA ALERT | NEW WEEK PROCLAMATION | NATIONAL MIDDLE MARKET WEEK | First Full Week of October
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
National Center for the Middle Market and National Day Calendar Announce Inaugural “National Middle Market Week”
COLUMBUS, OH — The National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM), in partnership with the National Day Calendar, is proud to announce the official designation of National Middle Market Week, to be celebrated annually during the first full week of October. Launching this year, the inaugural celebration will take place from October 4 to October 10, 2026.
National Middle Market Week shines a much-deserved spotlight on the influential yet often least-understood segment of the American economy. Spanning crucial industries including manufacturing, healthcare, construction, wholesale trade, professional services, retail, and technology, mid-sized companies represent the quiet giants driving innovation, powering global supply chains, and serving as the true employment backbone of the nation.
Historically, middle market companies demonstrate revenue and employment growth that outpaces the broader economy, while showing consistent resilience through economic shocks. As the NCMM celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, establishing National Middle Market Week marks a major milestone. It honors the incredible progress made over the past decade and a half while building momentum to ensure mid-sized businesses remain visible, understood, and supported in an evolving economic landscape.
How to Participate in National Middle Market Week:
Share Your Story: Mid-sized business owners and operators are encouraged to highlight their company’s growth, team achievements, and community impact on social media using the official hashtags #MiddleMarketWeek or #NationalMiddleMarketWeek.
Engage the Community: Partner with local chambers of commerce to host dedicated panels, networking events, or workshops discussing support systems for middle market organizations.
Celebrate Employees: Use this week to host employee appreciation lunches or highlight standout team members who drive business resilience.
Access Free Insights: Dive into the open-source tools, data-driven insights, and executive trends provided by the National Center for the Middle Market to optimize business strategies for the coming year.
Visit our website for more information about National Middle Market Week.
About the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM)
The National Center for the Middle Market is the leading source of research, knowledge, and discussion on the American middle market. Founded in 2011 and housed at The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business, the NCMM is dedicated to ensuring that the vitality and robustness of middle market companies are fully realized as fundamental to the nation’s economic outlook and prosperity. Learn more at National Center for the Middle Market.
National Day Calendar Registrar officially approved the week in 2026 on behalf of the NCMM. Serving as the trusted authority on middle market performance for 15 years, the NCMM captures vital executive sentiment moving forward. Through its flagship research initiative, the Middle Market Indicator, the organization captures vital executive sentiment and performance trends to advocate for this essential sector.
About National Day Calendar
National Day Calendar is the authoritative source for fun, unusual, and unique National Days, Weeks, and Months. Based in North Dakota, the team tracks and creates awareness for cultural celebrations, helping millions of people "Celebrate Every Day."
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