Seidman College of Business

GVSU economist: Slow start to 2019

The West Michigan economy flattened in January, signaling a slow start to 2019, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Feb 6, 2019


Student named a Newsmaker of the Year by business journal

Katarina Samardzija, a senior majoring in marketing and entrepreneurship, was named one of the Newsmakers of the Year by the Grand Rapids Business Journal.

Feb 1, 2019


GVSU economist predicts slower growth for 2019; shallow recession in late 2019, early 2020

Despite slower growth for the local economy in 2019, West Michigan business owners expect a profitable year with increased sales and hiring, according to Paul Isely, professor of economics.

Jan 31, 2019


GVSU, Tulane researchers report more access to health care

Researchers from Grand Valley State and Tulane universities report more people in West Michigan and Detroit have access to health care because of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion.

Jan 11, 2019


Researchers to discuss trends at annual Health Care Economic Forecast

Researchers from Grand Valley and Tulane universities will discuss health-related trends and costs during the 10th annual West Michigan Health Care Economic Forecast, scheduled for January 11 at the Eberhard Center, on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Jan 7, 2019


Area business leader named state director of SBDC

Local business leader J.D. Collins has been named state director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), located in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley.

Dec 18, 2018


GVSU economist: November a strong month for West Michigan

For the West Michigan industrial economy, September was strong, October was stronger and November was the best month of the year, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Dec 7, 2018


Seidman College named among best schools to earn an MBA

Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business has been named as one of the top business schools in the nation for 2019 by Princeton Review.

Dec 3, 2018


CACS will offer new digital marketing program to professionals

Grand Valley's new digital marketing professional development program will offer industry-recognized certification in platforms like Google Analytics and HubSpot and collaborate with industry leaders on projects.

Nov 8, 2018


GVSU economist: Strong October for West Michigan

The economic pace for West Michigan was strong in September, but October was even stronger, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Nov 5, 2018