Seidman College of Business

Researchers, health care leaders will share area, statewide trends at event

Area health care leaders and Grand Valley researchers will share trends during the 11th annual West Michigan Health Care Economic Forecast January 10 at the Eberhard Center on GVSU's Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Jan 6, 2020


Will the partial trade agreement with China help the local economy? GVSU economist weighs in

GVSU economist Brian Long said reaction from the business community to the partial U.S./China tariff agreement has been lukewarm. 

Jan 6, 2020


New program helps students launch businesses

A new student accelerator program, 77IdeaLab, is designed to help Grand Valley undergraduate or graduate students build and launch a company in one semester.

Dec 12, 2019


GVSU economist: Local economy remains soft

There are no signs of an impending recession, but the local economy will continue to slow in 2020, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Dec 9, 2019


Business leaders share strategies for transforming the workplace

The unique challenges of keeping younger employees happy, productive and engaged was the focus of a panel discussion that included four area business leaders.

Nov 20, 2019


GVSU economist: Marginal growth continues

The West Michigan industrial economy continues to see marginal growth despite effects from the GM strike, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Nov 7, 2019


VAGTC celebrates 20 years of supporting Michigan businesses

The Van Andel Global Trade Center, in the Seidman College of Business, is celebrating 20 years of helping Michigan businesses succeed in the global marketplace.

Oct 29, 2019


GVSU economist: Marginal growth continues

The growth rate of the West Michigan industrial economy improved again for September, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley's Seidman College of Business.

Oct 9, 2019


Two deans named to Crain's education list

Crain's Detroit Business named two Grand Valley deans to its list of "Notable Women in Education Leadership."

Sep 24, 2019


GVSU study: Kent Co. parks generate $33 million in economic activity

An economic impact study of the regional park system in Kent County, conducted by Grand Valley faculty members, shows about 1.4 million people visited one of the county's 42 parks, greenspaces or regional trails in 2018.

Sep 13, 2019