CEOs in wide range of sectors are optimistic about the current business environment and significant segment listed mergers and acquisitions among their top priorities.
The CEO Survey was just released by Marcum, accountants and advisors. Half of the sectors surveyed rated their business outlook an 8 on a scale a 10-point scale.
Top Priorities of those surveyed, in order of ranking, include: Talent Recruitment; Technology; Workforce Training; Mergers; Research and Development.
Regarding M&A, 22 identified it as their number one priority; 17 identified it as their number two priority; and 33 identified it as their third priority.
Talent recruitment and workforce development, however, seem to be the biggest issues on their minds.
The full report can be found at Marcum. The firm has offices in Portland and Boston, as well as New York and beyond.