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- Business Formation Statistics September 11, 2026Total U.S. Business Applications were 531,728 in August 2026, down 7.8% from July 2026.August 2026: -7.8° % ChangeJuly 2026 (r): +8.1° % Change
- Monthly Wholesale Trade: Sales and Inventories September 10, 2026July 2026 sales of merchant wholesalers were $801.3 billion, up 0.8 percent (+/- 0.4 percent) from last month. End-of-month inventories were $958.9 billion, up 1.3 percent (+/- 0.2 percent) from last month.July 2026: +1.3 % Change in InventoriesJune 2026 (r): +0.4 % Change in Inventories
- Quarterly Services Survey September 9, 2026U.S. selected services total revenue for the second quarter of 2026, adjusted for seasonal variation but not for price changes, was $6,418.7 billion, an increase of 3.0 percent (+/- 0.4 percent) from the first quarter of 2026 and up 7.6 percent (+/- 0.6 percent) from the second quarter of 2025. The first quarter of 2026 […]
- Quarterly Financial Report - Retail September 8, 2026Not seasonally adjusted after-tax profits for retail corporations with assets of $50 million and over were $112.3 billion for the second quarter 2026 (the 3 months ending July 31, 2026), up $47.2 (+/- 0.5) billion from first quarter 2026 (the 3 months ending April 30, 2026).2nd Qtr 2026: +47.2 Billions of Dollars1st Qtr 2026 (r): […]
- Quarterly Financial Report September 8, 2026Manufacturing corporations' not seasonally adjusted after-tax profits were $370.1 billion for the second quarter of 2026, up $82.8 (+/- 1.2) billion from first quarter of 2026.2nd Qtr 2026: +82.8 Billions of Dollars1st Qtr 2026 (r): +50.6 Billions of Dollars
Goodwin Recruiting's Industry Experts
No matter if you’re tackling the fast pace of healthcare, the challenges of sales, or the high stakes of executive search, we’ve got the experts who know the playbook inside and out. Our Recruiting Partners are top performers in their fields, ready to bring you the strategies and insights to help your business thrive. So pick an industry below, see what's in the news, and let’s connect you with the pros who are crushing it in that space!
Our Sales Industry Experts
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In the News
- Sales Compensation Models: How to Align Pay With Your Sales Process September 15, 2026The right sales compensation model helps you attract salespeople who fit the role and encourages them to focus on the outcomes that matter most. Compensation communicates how much risk the salesperson will carry and what the business expects them to prioritize. When the plan does not reflect the actual sales process, the role can appeal...continue […]Sean Murkar
- Top Sales Conferences to Attend in 2026 and 2027 September 9, 2026In sales, staying stagnant means falling behind. As B2B buying behaviors continue to evolve and AI transforms the revenue landscape, building strong connections and staying on top of industry trends is essential to career and team growth. Sales conferences remain one of the most impactful ways to sharpen skills, learn new strategies, meet peers, and...continue […]Kyle Fletcher
- 13 Sales Funnel Metrics: How to Read The Funnel and Diagnose Performance September 2, 2026B2B revenue teams collect funnel data but lack methods to interpret it for business growth. Teams monitor activity dashboards, but when conversion from opportunity to close slips, the reflex is to blame lead quality, the CRM, or the market. A sales funnel metric is a symptom, not merely an observation from the seller’s view. A...continue […]Sean Murkar
Our Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Experts
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Our Construction Industry Experts
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- Ryan Skinner
- Jana Walker
- Andrew Busby
- Rebecca Steeves
- Tor Stave
- Michael Forgione
- Jesse Slupianek
- Tim Bridges
- Catherine Kosiba
- Dee Holland
- Jamaloan Abraham
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In the News
- Enbridge Great Lakes Tunnel Project Faces Renewed Opposition in Michigan September 15, 2026Why are officials in Michigan planning to reconsider a previously issued environmental permit for the proposed enclosure for twin oil and natural gas liquids pipelnes?
- Joint Venture Team Chosen for Kansas City Royals $3B Ballpark and Mixed-Use District September 14, 2026What firms have been chosen to lead construction of the Kansas City Royals' new ballpark and mixed-use district?
- Black & Veatch Launches BVinfraIQ Digital Platform to Optimize Asset Management September 14, 2026AI-driven platform offers insights and best practice recommendations for managing large infrastructure assets, with an initial focus on liquified natural gas operations.
- DP World Installs New Harbor Cranes for $800M Modernization of Syria's Tartus Port September 11, 2026Rebuilding and expansion of key port passes milestone as country seeks to upgrade transportation and shipping infrastructure following a prolonged civil war.
- Construction Economics for September 14, 2026 September 11, 2026ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics
Our Healthcare Industry Experts
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In the News
- Vax Beliefs of HHS Deputy Secretary Nominee Probed at Hearing September 15, 2026(MedPage Today) -- Chris Klomp, President Donald Trump's nominee for deputy HHS secretary, declared his support for the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine at a Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing Tuesday, but that wasn't good enough...
- Psychedelic Drug Trials, Patient Safety Take Spotlight at FDA Hearing September 15, 2026(MedPage Today) -- The FDA gathered public feedback Monday during a 4-hour hearing about potential therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs. Most of the hearing's 80 speakers offered strong support for psychedelic medicine, highlighting its efficacy...
- Hot-Button DCD Heart Transplants Bolstered by Survival Data September 15, 2026(MedPage Today) -- In heart transplantation, donation after circulatory death (DCD) appeared to be a viable way to expand the donor pool without a long-term survival penalty, based on the first 6 years of experience in the U.S. Across heart transplants...
- Fourth Measles Death Reported in Pennsylvania September 15, 2026(MedPage Today) -- Pennsylvania officials have reported a fourth measles-associated death. The latest death involved an 18-year-old resident of Mifflin County, in the center of the state, the county coroner's office said in a Facebook post. The...
- Novel Drug Cuts Risk for Death by 44% in Squamous Lung Cancer Trial September 15, 2026(MedPage Today) -- Second-line treatment with an investigational anti-CTLA-4 immunotherapy improved survival in squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) compared with chemotherapy, according to results of the phase III PRESERVE-003 trial. Among...
Our Executive & Retained Search Experts
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In the News
- The LEI for Germany Increased Again in July September 15, 2026The Germany LEI increased by 0.5% in July 2026 to 88.2
- LEI for Brazil declined in August September 15, 2026The Leading Economic Index for Brazil decreased to 125.1
- The LEI for the UK ticked down in July September 14, 2026The UK LEI ticked down in July 2026 to 74.8
- Is Your Workplace Culture Ready for AI? September 10, 2026
- Climate Hub September 10, 2026
- LEI for Spain Ticked Down in July September 10, 2026The LEI for Spain ticked down by 0.1% in July 2026
- LEI for Japan Rose in July and Was Upwardly Revised for June 2026 September 10, 2026LEI for Japan increased to 92.4
Our Finance & Accounting Industry Experts
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- Ben Riggs
- Melisa Zucaro
- Codi McCommon
- Melissa Montero
- LeeAnn Hamon
- Jeremy Hamon
- Casey Conger
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In the News
- In the blogs: Did you hear the one about? September 15, 2026Trump dividend; tax ballot season; compliance challenges; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.Mary Ann Tasoulas
- IRS extends tax relief for farmers, ranchers affected by drought September 15, 2026Guidance offers an extension of tax relief for farmers and ranchers in 49 states and other regions who sold or exchanged livestock due to drought conditions.Michael Cohn
- US household income rose to record in 2025 as poverty fell September 15, 2026Social Security benefits lifted 28.8 million out of poverty, while refundable tax credits helped 6.1 million.Mark Niquette
- Biggest foundations barely donate enough to charity September 15, 2026The largest private foundations are just barely exceeding the 5% statutory threshold for charitable donations, according to a new report.Michael Cohn
- Lawmakers introduce bill to stop fraudulent tax returns September 15, 2026The legislation aims to prevent submission of fraudulent returns before they're e-filed by requiring tax software to verify EFINs are active and authorized.Michael Cohn
