Van Andel Global Trade Center

Culture and Coffee: Navigating Germany

The Van Andel Global Trade Center at Grand Valley will host "Culture and Coffee: Navigating Germany" from 8-10 a.m., February 23 at the L. William Seidman Center. Germany has the third largest export economy in the world with its automotive industry alone generating $151 billion in exports in 2016, consisting of 21.8 percent of total car exports worldwide.

Feb 19, 2018


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


Radical changes coming for auto industry, exec says

"Radical changes will take place in our industry through global megatrends, including autonomous driving, connectivity, shared mobility and electrification," said Bryan Nyeholt, a Yanfeng Automotive executive who gave the keynote speech at the 18th West Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium, hosted by Grand Valley's Van Andel Global Trade Center.

Mar 9, 2017