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Survey: West Michigan Economy Continues Slowing Trend

GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan economy is continuing to slow in part due to the recent United Auto Workers strike and the Federal Reserve’s rising interest rates, a survey contends.  Brian Long, director of supply management at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said his survey shows growing pessimism among local manufacturers and businesses. Several

By |2023-11-07T14:28:32-05:00November 7th, 2023|Featured, News|

GVSU Report: West Michigan Economy To See Flat Employment Growth In 2020

GRAND RAPIDS— In 2020, the West Michigan economy will see flat employment growth, weakening sales growth and strengthening export growth, according to a Grand Valley State University economics professor. Paul Isely, professor of economics and associate dean in the Seidman College of Business, unveiled his benchmark survey of the regional economy January 23, during the 2020 Colliers

By |2020-02-05T10:42:48-05:00February 2nd, 2020|Featured, News|

GVSU Economist Predicts Slower Growth For 2019; Shallow Recession In Late 2019, Early 2020

GRAND RAPIDS — Despite slower growth for the local economy in 2019, West Michigan business owners expect a profitable year with increased sales and hiring, according to a Grand Valley State University economics professor. Paul Isely, professor of economics and associate dean in the Seidman College of Business, unveiled his benchmark survey of the regional

By |2019-02-06T15:56:43-05:00January 31st, 2019|News|

GVSU Economist: West Michigan Economy Will Remain Strong In 2018

GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan economy looks strong for the new year, according to a Grand Valley State University expert. "We are heading into 2018 with a full head of steam," said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. "I don't see anything on the horizon that will trip

By |2017-12-06T20:00:34-05:00December 6th, 2017|Featured, News|

GVSU Economist: West Michigan Economy Remains On Track

GRAND RAPIDS - Despite slowing auto and furniture sales, the West Michigan economy continues to grow, a Grand Valley State University economist said. Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business, surveyed local business leaders and his findings below are based on data collected during the last two weeks of

By |2017-07-06T17:48:12-04:00July 6th, 2017|News|

Economic Report: West Michigan Economy Surprisingly Strong

GRAND RAPIDS - Despite signs that several local industries are topping out, the index for employment and new orders in West Michigan are at a two-year high, according to a Grand Valley State University economist. Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business, surveyed local business leaders and his findings

By |2017-05-23T17:30:10-04:00May 23rd, 2017|News|