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GVSU Expert: West Michigan Economy Slightly Better But Still Flat

GRAND RAPIDS, — In West Michigan and across the country, supply chain problems have resulted in longer lead times, missed deliveries, higher prices and sometimes exorbitant expediting charges, a new survey indicates. Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University, surveyed local business leaders

By |2021-11-09T16:08:29-05:00November 9th, 2021|Featured, News|

GVSU Economist: Slower Growth Ahead For West Michigan Economy 

GRAND RAPIDS - After six months of disappointing car sales, the impact on local auto parts suppliers is finally being felt by the West Michigan economy, a Grand Valley State University expert said. The survey's index of business improvement (new orders) came in at +8, considerably below last month's +31. The production index eased to +6 from +26. The

By |2017-08-10T14:38:34-04:00August 10th, 2017|News|