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
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
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
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
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
GRAND RAPIDS - There are no signs of an impending recession, but the West Michigan economy will continue to slow in 2020, 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 below are based on data collected during
GRAND RAPIDS — The West Michigan industrial economy continues to see marginal growth despite effects from the GM strike, a Grand Valley State University economist said. Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in GVSU's Seidman College of Business, surveyed local business leaders and his findings below are based on data collected during the
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 - 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
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
