ALLENDALE — As 2025 draws to a close, West Michigan’s economy is losing momentum, mirroring broader economic headwinds facing Michigan and much of the United States, according to new data from Grand Valley State University. Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at Grand Valley’s Seidman College of Business, said his latest monthly survey
NEW YORK - Charlies Schwab expects a turning point in 2024, but investors may have to widen the lens to see the bigger picture and look beyond the noise and volatility. Although we're accustomed to defining investment environments in calendar years, 2024 may not fit that approach very well. We expect that there may be
GRAND RAPIDS - 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. Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said while there have been upticks in key indices,
