West Michigan manufacturing

Manufacturing Leads Michigan’s Economy Higher as West Michigan Posts Best Performance in Five Years

GRAND RAPIDS - While headlines over the past several months have focused on tariffs, inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, one of Michigan's most closely watched manufacturing indicators is telling a more optimistic story. The latest Purchasing Managers Index from Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business shows West Michigan manufacturers enjoyed their strongest month in

By |2026-07-09T14:49:01-04:00July 9th, 2026|Economy, News|

Michigan Economy Shows Signs of Stabilizing, but Iran War and Oil Prices Could Test Recovery Slug

New Grand Valley State University survey shows improving manufacturing activity in West Michigan as economists warn global tensions could quickly reshape the outlook. GRAND RAPIDS — Michigan’s manufacturing economy may be showing early signs of stabilization after several months of uncertainty, according to new data from Grand Valley State University, but economists say global risks

By |2026-03-10T18:04:41-04:00March 10th, 2026|Featured, News|