Seidman College of Business


Forecast for Grand Rapids economy: Slow growth, but better than national expectations

'Unexciting' isn't a bad thing as economic slowdown may lead to recession in second half of 2023

Feb 1, 2023


Secchia Breakfast Series features perspectives of executives who are new to West Michigan

Three executives shared their journeys and challenges leading companies as newcomers to the region.

Jan 27, 2023


Graduate fellowship program extends to former HBCU students

Graduate students who joined the university through a pipeline program are now contributing to the West Michigan talent pool.

Jan 12, 2023


Seidman survey: Key manufacturing indicators end year on down note

Purchasing index reaches a 30-month low as reports on new orders and production at West Michigan manufacturers also slid

Jan 10, 2023



'Shallow recession' in West Michigan no surprise to GVSU expert

Seidman College of Business survey shows slowdown in orders, employment as manufacturing sector faces economic headwinds, changed environment.

Nov 10, 2022


GVSU mourns death of West Michigan pastor Dennis McMurray, '85

The Grand Valley community mourns the death of Bishop Dennis McMurray, '85, senior pastor of the Renaissance Church of God in Christ in Grand Rapids, who died November 2 at age 63.

Nov 4, 2022


Economy flattens as GVSU expert predicts shallow recession coming

Survey shows auto suppliers busy as other manufacturers see downturns

Oct 10, 2022


Purchasing managers survey continues to show slowdown

August report provides mixed bag of slowing orders, but strong hiring trends

Sep 6, 2022