Seidman College of Business

GVSU economist: Hints of slower growth

The West Michigan economy is chugging along like it has been for the past 10 years, but evidence is mounting that the pace may be slowing, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

May 8, 2019


World Trade Week conference focuses on design thinking

Global business expansion, design thinking and protecting global brand are a few of the topics being offered at a Van Andel Global Trade Center business conference during West Michigan World Trade Week.

Apr 29, 2019


DTE president says learn 'soft skills' of business early

Gerry Anderson, president and CEO of DTE Energy, stressed the importance of soft skills during a presentation as part of the Peter F. Secchia Breakfast lecture April 17 in the Eberhard Center.

Apr 17, 2019


GVSU economist: Slow growth continues, optimism retreats

West Michigan's recovery from the Great Recession began 10 years ago this month and it continues at the same slow pace since 2009, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Apr 4, 2019


Event features 'wonder women' of family-owned businesses

Three women from West Michigan will share their experiences as leaders of their family businesses during a panel discussion March 26, sponsored by the Family Owned Business Institute in the Seidman College of Business.

Mar 25, 2019


GVSU economist: Slow growth resumes, optimism improves

While 2019 got off to a slow start in January, February's report for the West Michigan economy shows a return to a pattern of slow growth that has been reported for nearly 10 years, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Mar 8, 2019


VAGTC auto symposium covers tariffs, technology

Business owners and executives from across West Michigan learned about the effects of tariffs on the auto industry, the global automotive outlook, and how to attract talent during the 20th West Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium.

Mar 8, 2019


New scholarship honors retired professor

Grand Valley alumni, faculty and friends established the Bennet L. Rudolph Endowed Marketing Scholarship to honor the retired professor of marketing.

Feb 28, 2019


GVSU Auto Suppliers Symposium to focus on tariffs, talent, technology 

The effects of tariffs on the auto industry and how suppliers can prepare for the latest technology are among the topics that will be discussed at the 20th West Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium, hosted by Grand Valley State University's Van Andel Global Trade Center.

Feb 26, 2019


GVSU hosting free tax assistance program

Grand Valley is a host site for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program through United Way that offers free tax return preparation and filing for qualifying individuals. 

Feb 21, 2019