Seidman College of Business

GV Magazine goes fishing with club sports; to Mars with engineering

Fishing, Mars, politics, marching band, supply chain management and more. GV Magazine delivers soon. It's also live on the web: gvsu.edu/gvmagazine

Aug 22, 2017


Student startup team interviewed by Shark Tank personality

A Grand Valley student entrepreneur and his teammates won the Miller Lite #TrapTheFuture competition in Chicago August 8 and received $20,000 in prize money.

Aug 9, 2017


GVSU economist: Slower growth for local economy

After six months of disappointing car sales, the impact on local auto parts suppliers is finally being felt by the West Michigan economy, a Grand Valley State University expert said.

Aug 4, 2017


GVSU economist: Local economy remains on track

The West Michigan economy is still growing, said Brian Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business.

Jul 6, 2017


Teens win prize money for transportation idea

Five area high school students took first place at the 11th annual Teen Entrepreneur Summer Academy (TESA) June 23 for their idea for a new transportation service to help senior citizens.

Jul 5, 2017


Laker tennis player turns entrepreneur from necessity

Katarina Samardzija, a junior with a double major in marketing and entrepreneurship, has successfully merged her academic work and athletic lifestyle to create a rising business.

Jul 5, 2017


GVSU to host teen entrepreneur camp

About 45 high school students from 21 schools across the West Michigan area will spend a week at Grand Valley State University, immersed in the world of entrepreneurship to learn about creating a startup company.

Jun 7, 2017


GVSU economist: Local economy remains strong

Despite concerns about decreasing auto sales, the West Michigan economy is still strong, GVSU economist Brian Long said.

Jun 6, 2017


World Trade Week speaker: Embrace technology

Michael O'Connor, CEO of Aon Risk Solutions in Chicago, a global risk management business, said technology will continue to have a profound impact on companies managing global teams.

May 11, 2017


GVSU economist says local numbers surprisingly strong

Despite signs that several local industries are topping out, the index for employment and new orders in West Michigan are at a two-year high, according to Brian Long, a Grand Valley State University economist.

May 5, 2017