Van Andel Global Trade Center
VAGTC celebrates 20 years of supporting Michigan businesses
The Van Andel Global Trade Center, in the Seidman College of Business, is celebrating 20 years of helping Michigan businesses succeed in the global marketplace.
Oct 29, 2019
VAGTC receives presidential award for export service
The Van Andel Global Trade Center in the Seidman College of Business has received the President's "E" Award, the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.
May 23, 2019
Employees are driven by purpose, GVSU speakers says
The business world is on the cusp of a "purpose revolution," said Kim Dabbs, the keynote speaker at the West Michigan World Trade Week Business Conference held at the L. William Seidman Center.
May 16, 2019
World Trade Week conference focuses on design thinking
Global business expansion, design thinking and protecting global brand are a few of the topics being offered at a Van Andel Global Trade Center business conference during West Michigan World Trade Week.
Apr 29, 2019
VAGTC auto symposium covers tariffs, technology
Business owners and executives from across West Michigan learned about the effects of tariffs on the auto industry, the global automotive outlook, and how to attract talent during the 20th West Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium.
Mar 8, 2019
GVSU Auto Suppliers Symposium to focus on tariffs, talent, technology
The effects of tariffs on the auto industry and how suppliers can prepare for the latest technology are among the topics that will be discussed at the 20th West Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium, hosted by Grand Valley State University's Van Andel Global Trade Center.
Feb 26, 2019
International student shares Chinese culture with local business leaders
Ruixuan Ran, a senior from China who is majoring in accounting and international business, hosted a tea table for area business leaders who are learning best practices for doing business abroad.
Jun 27, 2018
Faculty and staff sketches
News items include new director of Campus Dining, Van Andel Global Trade Center workshop on doing business in China.
Jun 13, 2018
GVSU world trade conference focuses on global success
In conjunction with West Michigan World Trade Week this week, Grand Valley State University's Van Andel Global Trade Center will host a business conference May 9.
May 7, 2018
Auto experts predict fewer drivers in the future
Imagine not wanting or needing to actually drive anywhere ý instead an autonomous vehicle can be scheduled to take you wherever you want to go. The use of autonomous vehicles was one topic discussed at the 19th West Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium, hosted by Grand Valley's Van Andel Global Trade Center. The event took place March 8 at the Pew Grand Rapids Campus with the theme, "Smart Moves: Tech, Tools, Talent."
Mar 12, 2018
