Seidman College of Business

Netherlands sociologist says government addressing climate change

Mandy de Wilde, a researcher with the Environmental Policy Group at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, said Dutch government and business officials are committed to addressing climate change.

Oct 11, 2018


Climate Change Conference set for October 10

Two Dutch scholars will join local and state government officials to discuss the types of threats and challenges climate change is causing for businesses during an event on climate change.

Oct 8, 2018


GVSU economist: More growth, pace improves

The economic pace for West Michigan picked up in the month of September, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Oct 4, 2018


Tech expert says don't expect privacy

Technology and data strategies expert Missy Young said technology users should put great value on privacy but shouldn't expect a lot of it when using social media. Young is the chief information officer for Switch, Inc., a global technology company based in Las Vegas that designs, constructs and operates data centers.

Oct 3, 2018


Homecoming events fall under 'Vintage Valley'

Homecoming 2018 offers a full slate of activities Friday and Saturday, October 5-6, under the theme, "Vintage Valley."

Oct 2, 2018


Technology trends expert is speaker for Secchia Breakfast Lecture

An expert in data strategies and technology trends will be the featured speaker at the October 3 Peter F. Secchia Breakfast Lecture, sponsored by the Seidman College of Business. Missy Young, chief information officer for Switch, Inc., will give a presentation, "Artificial Intelligence: Keeping the Human in Humanity." 

Sep 28, 2018


GVSU economist says local economy returning to normal

After a minor scare from July's reading of -3 for new orders, the West Michigan economy has returned to a normal pattern of slow growth, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business.

Sep 7, 2018


GVSU economist: Tariffs are beginning to hurt

Tariffs have been threatened for many months, and now that they are actually being imposed, the West Michigan economy is beginning to feel the pinch, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Aug 6, 2018


GVSU economist: summer still on solid footing

The local economy continues to maintain solid growth, while some area business leaders express concern about an impending tariff war.

Jul 9, 2018


GVSU mourns death of first dean of business college

The Grand Valley community is mourning the death of Marvin G. DeVries, first dean of the Seidman College of Business, who died July 4 in Grand Rapids, five days before his 85th birthday.

Jul 9, 2018