Bert Templeton The Mittelstand: Germany’s Economic Backbone and a Model for the World When we think of economic powerhouses, tech giants like Apple or sprawling conglomerates like General Electric often come to mind. Yet, a different kind of business in Germany—the Mittelstand—has quietly driven the nation’s prosperity for centuries. These small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), often family-owned … Continue reading From Humble Roots to Global Power: How the German Mittelstand’s Resilience Could Revolutionize American Business