West Michigan Economy

West Michigan’s Economy Continues To Experience Sluggish Growth

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,

By |2023-12-14T09:09:40-05:00December 12th, 2023|Featured, News|

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|

West Michigan Businesses Rebounding, But Slow Down Later When Interest Rates Rise

GRAND RAPIDS — West Michigan businesses will continue to rebound from the pandemic but Grand Valley State University researchers said growth will slow later this year due to a likely rise in interest rates. Paul Isely, professor of economics and associate dean in the Seidman College of Business, detailed his benchmark survey of the regional economy

By |2022-02-03T17:24:43-05:00February 3rd, 2022|Featured, News|

MITech TV: NORML, Mergers, STEM Day, West Michigan Economy

ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV today at 2 pm,  we cover Michigan NORML's legislative priorities, Merger and Acquisition activity, National STEM Day, and what's happening with West Michigan's economy. Show starts with Rick Thompson, the new executive director of Michigan NORML, talks about the legislative priorities for his organization. Then Thomas Vaughn, co-leader of Dykema’s

By |2021-11-21T11:15:28-05:00November 15th, 2021|Podcasts|

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 Researcher: West Michigan Economic Recovery Continues To Flatten

GRAND RAPIDS — Pent-up supply demand has been satisfied causing the West Michigan economic recovery to continue to flatten, a Grand Valley State University researcher contends. “Our index of business improvement came in at +8,” said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at GVSU. “The pent-up demand

By |2021-10-10T16:18:37-04:00October 10th, 2021|ESD|

GVSU Economist: West Michigan Economic Recovery Slows

GRAND RAPIDS — Although still positive, the recovery for the West Michigan industrial economy has slowed considerably in recent weeks, according to a GVSU economist. Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University, said the slowdown is expected at this stage of an economic

By |2021-09-19T14:33:19-04:00September 19th, 2021|Featured, Industry 4.0, News|

West Michigan Economy Continues To Expand Amidst Pandemic Logistical Issues

GRAND RAPIDS — West Michigan's industrial economy continues to expand, although the pace has moderated, a new report from Grand Valley State University indicates. Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business, report his monthly business trends report showed new orders posted in June (+33) fell below the May

By |2021-07-11T14:23:33-04:00July 11th, 2021|IoT|

West Michigan Industrial Economy Flips To Positive, But Manufacturers More Cautious

GRAND RAPIDS — The West Michigan industrial economy has flipped back to positive, but manufacturers are much more cautious,, local business leaders said in data collected during the last two weeks of February. The survey's index of business improvement (new orders) rebounded to +7 from -9. The production index edged up to +2 from -2. The

By |2020-03-16T08:38:56-04:00March 15th, 2020|Business|

GVSU Economist: West Michigan Industrial Economy Remains Soft

GRAND RAPIDS — The West Michigan industrial economy remains marginally soft, and is poised for slower growth in 2020, a Grand Valley State University economist said Wednesday. 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 based on

By |2020-02-05T19:11:55-05:00February 5th, 2020|News|