Seidman College of Business
GVSU research: Restoration of Muskegon Lake increases home values by $7.9 million, additional recreation benefits total nearly $28 million annually
The study, led by Paul Isely, shows the significant economic benefit of the restoration, which has drawn people to the lake even more than originally projected.
Aug 10, 2020
GVSU economics expert: West Michigan is back to positive numbers, for now
After four months of a gut-wrenching decline, the West Michigan industrial economy has returned to positive territory, for now, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.
Aug 6, 2020
Two departments team to offer virtual professional development opportunities to alumni, community
Alumni Relations and the Center for Adult and Continuing Studies have partnered to offer Grand Valley alumni and community members a professional development webinar series.
Aug 6, 2020
Faculty and staff sketches
University news briefs, along with faculty and staff members who have given presentations or written articles are detailed below.
Aug 3, 2020
Students help business center connect small businesses to critical resources in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
GVSU students and alumni are playing a key role in helping the SBDC assist small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 17, 2020
GVSU economics expert: Recovery picks up steam, for now
With many West Michigan production facilities resuming marginal operations, the pent-up demand has brought economic statistics back closer to break-even, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.
Jul 6, 2020
GVSU economics expert: Slow recovery begins
Although local economic statistics for May are negative, it now appears the worst of the COVID-19 driven recession is over and the recovery has begun, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business.
Jun 4, 2020
Alumna launches 'Headband Aid' to bring relief to those wearing masks for extended hours
Kat Samardzija, '19, founder of Locker Lifestyle, created Headband Aid. Buttons on the headband allow you to attach a surgical mask to relieve irritation behind the ears.
May 18, 2020
GVSU expert: Local economic stats down sharply, but not as bad as expected
It was anticipated the local economic statistics for April would be negative, but the numbers weren't as bad as expected, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley's Seidman College of Business.
May 6, 2020
GVSU finance expert: Avoid the urge to overspend during "stay at home" order, ride out the stock market
Gregg Dimkoff said we don't know how long or how deep the recession will be, so don't spend foolishly and don't pull money out of the stock market.
Apr 23, 2020
