Seidman College of Business

Students win first prize for business ideas

Two Grand Valley students each won $10,000 at the 2017 Dolphin Tank ý Entrepreneur You Business Plan and Pitch Competition November 9. The competition is a funding opportunity for women who wish to start a new business or grow an existing business.

Nov 15, 2017


GVSU economist: Positive growth continues

The West Michigan economy continues to show positive growth, and the national industrial economy remains very strong, according to a Grand Valley State University expert.

Nov 8, 2017


Seidman College named a best school to earn an MBA

Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business has been named one of "The Best 267 Business Schools" in the nation for 2018 by Princeton Review. Grand Valley was recognized as one of the best universities to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Oct 31, 2017


GVSU study: Huron River contributes $78.6 million to southeast region annually

Grand Valley State University and the Huron River Watershed Council teamed together to research the economic impact and value of the Huron River and the 104-mile Huron River National Water Trail that flows through a five-county region in southeast Michigan.

Oct 26, 2017


GVSU economist: Positive growth continues

The West Michigan economy is going strong and the trend should continue, according to a Grand Valley State University expert.

Oct 10, 2017


West Michigan business center names new regional director

The West Michigan Small Business Development Center has named Ed Garner as its new regional director. Garner is responsible for resource development, coordination and management of the SBDC West Michigan Regional Office, which is located at Grand Valley State University.

Oct 5, 2017


Ford Motor Co. president says get 'in the stew' of what's emerging

Jim Hackett, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, told students during a speech at Grand Valley to surround themselves with people from different backgrounds. Hackett said that's how "killer" products are made.

Oct 2, 2017


Grand Valley will host young tech wiz at event

A 13-year-old tech wiz will be the guest at a Grand Valley event on Friday, September 29, held in conjunction with the Big Data Ignite Conference in Grand Rapids.

Sep 28, 2017


CEO of Ford Motor Company to speak at GVSU

Jim Hackett, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, is the featured speaker for the Peter F. Secchia Breakfast Lecture October 2.

Sep 25, 2017


GVSU economist: Growth rate improves in West Michigan

After a summer lull, the West Michigan economy resumed the positive growth pattern the area has seen for the past eight years, according to Brian Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Long surveyed local business leaders and his findings are based on data collected during the last two weeks of August.

Sep 8, 2017