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Consumer Confidence, Purchases, New Orders Rose In February

GRAND RAPIDS — Consumer confidence, purchases and new orders all rose in February, likely boosted by the sharp decline in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in West Michigan and the nation, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the GVSU Seidman College of Business. Yet, Long said, February's numbers were

Advanced Purchasing Dynamics Opens LA Office

PLYMOUTH - Advanced Purchasing Dynamics, the Purchasing Authority for manufacturers, Tuesday announced that it has expanded its footprint in the West region by opening an office in Los Angeles. The West region office will serve the manufacturing purchasing needs of customers in solar energy, aerospace, defense equipment manufacturing and more. Philip (Phil) Ideson is the head of