Seidman College of Business
GVSU expert: Local housing market will go from bad to worse, but bounce back could be quicker than rest of the country
The local housing marketing was heating up in January and February before the COVID-19 pandemic brought everything to a halt, said Paul Isely, associate dean and professor of economics in the Seidman College of Business.
Apr 22, 2020
Seidman College offers webinars to help small businesses confront COVID-19; events are part of Networks of Support
The Seidman College of Business is partnering with public and private organizations to hold webinars designed to provide local small business leaders with guidance, strategies and best practices to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 15, 2020
GVSU expert describes local economy 'like a train wreck in slow motion'
In the 40-year history of a GVSU economic survey, the economic situation in West Michigan has seldom looked this grim, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business.
Apr 7, 2020
GVSU economist says recession caused by COVID-19 will be a little bigger than 2008-09 recession
It will be June before there is any broad-based restart of any economic activity, said Paul Isely, associate dean and professor of economics in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University.
Apr 3, 2020
International students on campus and in area stay busy, upbeat
Some international students who remain on campus during the COVID-19 pandemic find routine, humor and family connections help to lighten their days.
Apr 1, 2020
Accounting professor highlights biggest take-aways from financial assistance bill, including rebate checks
Chris Harper, clinical affiliate faculty of accounting in the Seidman College of Business, said the CARES Act will be a lifeline for individuals and small business owners.
Mar 31, 2020
When will the coronavirus be controlled enough to send people back to work? We should learn from Hong Kong, GVSU economist says
Economics expert Paul Isely says the life cycle of the COVID-19 virus is not clear enough yet.
Mar 25, 2020
Business center at GVSU helping small businesses affected by COVID-19 with low-interest loans
The Michigan SBDC was asked to support Economic Injury Disaster Loans, a federal program that provides loans of up to $2 million for small businesses, and a state program to support businesses affected by temporary restrictions on the use of places of public accommodation.
Mar 24, 2020
Local economy will experience shallow recession as result of COVID-19, says GVSU expert
There is now enough data and information on the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus)to understand and better define where the local economy is headed, said Paul Isely, associate dean and professor of economics in the Seidman College of Business.
Mar 16, 2020
Current 'psychology buying' of toilet paper, sanitizers, because of COVID-19 won't deplete supplies, GVSU expert says
As additional cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) are confirmed in Michigan, consumers are having a hard time finding certain products, particularly toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
Mar 13, 2020
