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Seidman College of Business

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


West Michigan's economy continues sluggish pace: GVSU researcher

Despite showing some modest gains, the West Michigan economy continued its sluggish pace through November, according to a Grand Valley researcher and his monthly survey of local businesses and manufacturers.

Dec 12, 2023


MVE-Lab winner plans hub to help vets better understand benefits

A former Marine earned $10,000 for his startup idea of developing a hub that would help veterans better understand their benefits and overcome barriers to success.

Dec 5, 2023


Final cohort of pipeline scholars finds career paths through internships

Nearly 50 students have received full scholarships from a partnership with Battle Creek Public Schools and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Dec 4, 2023


West Michigan economy continues slowing trend: GVSU researcher

Brian Long, director of supply management at GVSU's Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey shows growing pessimism among local manufacturers and businesses.

Nov 7, 2023


West Michigan economy continues to slow, GVSU researcher says

Brian Long, director of supply management at GVSU, said given the responses to his monthly survey, it will take a major economic disruption for the West Michigan and U.S. economies to fall into a recession.

Oct 9, 2023


West Michigan economy remains flat in August, GVSU researcher says

Brian Long, director of supply chain management research, said his September survey of businesses and executives shows conflicting statistics, but the general belief is that the local economy has remained flat through August.

Sep 12, 2023