GRAND RAPIDS — After last month's dip, the pace of the West Michigan industrial economy returned to a very modest growth rate, a Grand Valley State University economist reported. Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business, surveyed local business leaders and his findings below are
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University will begin its second cohort of a unique digital marketing professional development program that offers industry-recognized certification in platforms like Google Analytics and HubSpot. The program will begin September 3. Offered by GVSU's Center for Adult and Continuing Studies, it's operated in partnership with GreenFig, an Oregon company that
GRAND RAPIDS - The trade war with China is catching up with the West Michigan economy, finds a report from Grand Valley State University, slowing the pace of industrial growth for the first time in several months. The report comes from economist Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's
ALLENDALE — Grand Valley State University President Philomena V. Mantella used the opportunity of her first Board of Trustees meeting to share her vision for the future of the university and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Mantella took over as the university's fifth president and first woman in the office on July 1.
GRAND RAPIDS - Middle school girls from West Michigan and Battle Creek will delve into engineering and science concepts and gain hands-on experience at the annual STEPS Camp offered at Grand Valley State University in June. This is the 18th year Grand Valley has hosted the Science Technology and Engineering Preview Summer (STEPS) day camp
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan economy is slowing with evidence of a flat growth pattern due to the trade war with China, a new study from Grand Valley State University shows. The survey's index of business improvement (new orders) flattened to +3, down from +13. The production index held steady at +11, while the
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan economy is chugging along like it has been for the past 10 years, but evidence is mounting that the pace may be slowing, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business. Long surveyed local business leaders and his findings
BATTLE CREEK - The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has provided a $15.5 million grant to Grand Valley State University to partner with Battle Creek Public Schools to provide students a pathway to high-demand jobs in the health care and education sectors; offer teachers enhanced professional development and mentorship opportunities; and continue to build a pipeline of talented
GRAND RAPIDS - While 2019 got off to a slow start in January, February's report for the West Michigan economy shows a return to a pattern of slow growth that has been reported for nearly 10 years, a report released Friday contends. Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College
GRAND RAPIDS — Free tax help is available for people in West Michigan who make $54,000 or less, have a disability or consider English as a second language. Grand Valley State University is a host site for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program through United Way that offers free tax return preparation and filing
