Seidman College of Business

Small Business Development Center Day celebrates success of SBDCs guiding entrepreneurs

Wednesday, March 20, marks Small Business Development Center Day, a day to recognize the network of nearly 1,000 SBDCs around the country and its mission in offering no-cost consulting and planning to entrepreneurs.

Mar 19, 2024


GVSU survey shows optimism for West Michigan economy

Brian Long, director of supply management research at the Seidman College of Business, said he tracked several positive trends from local businesses in his monthly survey.

Mar 11, 2024


GVSU report indicates West Michigan economy continues to slow

Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey of manufacturers and businesses indicates a local economy that is slowing, although not in a recession.

Feb 12, 2024


Michigan's health trends: mental health crisis worsens, according to GVSU researchers

The 15th annual West Michigan Health Care Economic Forecast was held on the Health Campus.

Feb 9, 2024


Outstanding faculty members will be recognized at awards convocation

The campus community is invited to attend the February 15 ceremony at the DeVos Center.

Feb 6, 2024



GVSU team sees mix of data in forecast of Grand Rapids economy

Paul Isely, professor of economics and associate dean of the Seidman College of Business, presented the findings from his Grand Rapids Economic Forecast to the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.

Jan 31, 2024


GVSU becomes first U.S. team to win international business competition

A team of Grand Valley students recently won the Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition, becoming the first group from the United States to win the event in its 11-year history.

Jan 19, 2024


Positive signs for West Michigan economy amid slumping numbers: GVSU researcher

A monthly report from a Grand Valley researcher shows that while the West Michigan economy remains modestly negative, it has not slumped enough to slide into a recession.

Jan 10, 2024


Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime: December 2023 Commencement in photos

See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.

Dec 13, 2023