Economics
West Michigan economy continues to slow, GVSU researcher says
Brian Long, director of supply management at GVSU, said given the responses to his monthly survey, it will take a major economic disruption for the West Michigan and U.S. economies to fall into a recession.
Oct 9, 2023
West Michigan economy remains flat in August, GVSU researcher says
Brian Long, director of supply chain management research, said his September survey of businesses and executives shows conflicting statistics, but the general belief is that the local economy has remained flat through August.
Sep 12, 2023
West Michigan economy flattens in July, GVSU researcher says
Local manufacturers are seeing the West Michigan economy flatten as sales across some industries have slowed and market demand has stabilized, according to a monthly survey conducted by a Grand Valley State University researcher.
Aug 8, 2023
Seidman survey: West Michigan economic signals remain positive despite headwinds
Auto industry continues to buoy manufacturing sector
Jul 11, 2023
Manufacturing survey continues yo-yo pattern
West Michigan manufacturing index swings positive, but caution flags remain
Jun 7, 2023
Forecast for Grand Rapids economy: Slow growth, but better than national expectations
'Unexciting' isn't a bad thing as economic slowdown may lead to recession in second half of 2023
Feb 1, 2023
Mercantile Bank programs provide GVSU students with assistance for education expenses, experience in banking fields
Mercantile Bank has launched the Mentoring, Aspiring, Preparing program and, in partnership with Grand Valley, a scholarship, providing students with assistance for their education expenses while exposing them to careers in banking.
Mar 15, 2022
GVSU expert: Economic numbers rise after COVID falls, yet Russian invasion will impact local, global markets
Business indicators rose in February but are beginning to see impacts from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Mar 8, 2022
GVSU researchers: West Michigan economy continues to rebound but growth will slow
West Michigan businesses will continue to rebound from the pandemic but faculty researchers said growth will slow later this year due to a likely rise in interest rates.
Feb 2, 2022
GVSU expert: West Michigan economic recovery continues to flatten
Pent-up supply demand has been satisfied causing the West Michigan economic recovery to continue to flatten, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University.
Oct 7, 2021
