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Students complete first week of classes at Seidman Center
May 10, 2013Business students enrolled in spring classes finished their first week of classes in the new L. William Seidman Center. Read More
Current business trends best in two years
May 7, 2013The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy is stronger, according to Brian Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Business students win 'The Project' competition
May 1, 2013Students from the Seidman College of Business took first place in the 2013 Collegiate Project Management Competition April 16. Read More
Interns, supervisors recognized
April 30, 2013The Career Center held its annual Internship Recognition Luncheon, recognizing 107 students and 23 supervisors as nominees for Outstanding Student Intern and Outstanding Internship Supervisor of the Year. Read More
Grad students take second in case writing competition
April 29, 2013Three MBA students and a professor won $2,500 in the 2013 NextBillion Case Writing Competition. Read More
Alumnus responsible for changes at Domino's
April 16, 2013Brandon Solano helped make Domino's Pizza No. 1. Read More
Domino's exec is Secchia Breakfast speaker
April 10, 2013A Grand Valley alumnus is the mastermind behind the recipe change at Domino's Pizza. Read More
World Trade Week business conference
April 8, 2013World Trade Week Managing Your Global Risk will be held May 8 at GVSU. Read More
Current business trends: continuing to advance
April 5, 2013The local industrial economy is "up a little more," according to Brian Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Champions compete in Regional Business Plan Competition
April 4, 2013College champions will compete against one another at the 2013 Regional Business Plan Competition, April 10. Read More
Robinson discusses innovation, passion at two lectures
March 28, 2013Talent meeting passion is the 'element,' said Sir Ken Robinson, author of "The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything." Read More
Students to 'dress for success' in campus fashion show
March 28, 2013A group of campus departments are sponsoring an event that will feature a fashion show of business attire, styling tips and more. Read More
Student entrepreneurs compete for $10,000
March 22, 2013It will be much like the TV show 'Shark Tank' when students pitch their business plans to experts. Read More
Summer Job Fair set for Tuesday
March 11, 2013Students interested in finding a summer job or internship in West Michigan are invited to the Summer Job Fair March 12. Read More
Current Business Trends: Nice Increase
March 5, 2013The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy is 'nicely up,' according to a Grand Valley researcher. Read More
Winter career fair set for February 21
February 20, 2013Grand Valley's Winter Career Fair is set for February 21, 1-5 p.m., at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids. Read More
Canceled: Obama-appointed attorney to discuss leadership, diversity
February 15, 2013The Professionals of Color Lecture Series event scheduled for February 19 has been canceled. Read More
Students build power system for African hospital
February 13, 2013A group of Grand Valley engineering graduate students designed a portable medical system for a hospital in Malawi, Africa. Read More
Current business trends are dead flat
February 5, 2013The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy is dead flat, according to Brian Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Contest challenges students to create social media plan for university
February 4, 2013What if you could be the brain behind Grand Valley's Facebook page or Twitter account? Read More
GVSU economist predicts modest growth
January 25, 2013Economics professor Paul Isely said the West Michigan economy will experience slow growth in 2013. Read More
Conference will help with transition from student to professional
January 21, 2013Students are invited to attend a one-day conference that will provide tips on how to make a smooth transition from being a student to a professional. Read More
Economist unveils economic findings
January 16, 2013Economics expert Paul Isely will release the findings of a survey of the regional economy on January 25. Read More
Grand Valley names interim business college dean
January 14, 2013Longtime economics professor John Reifel has been named interim dean of the Seidman College of Business. Read More
GVSU report: aging West Michigan faces health care challenges
January 11, 2013West Michigan's increasing aging population and decreasing number of young people will likely result in higher age-related health care costs, according to a report from Grand Valley researchers. Read More
MI-SBTDC receives $3 million in renewed funding
January 9, 2013The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center received more than $3.3 million from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Read More
Experts to share area health care predictions
January 8, 2013Health care experts and economics faculty members will share trends and predictions regarding health care in West Michigan at an annual summit hosted by the Office of the Vice Provost for Health. Read More
Current business trends are flat
January 7, 2013The greater Grand Rapids economy has returned to 'almost flat,' according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Business dean named as president of Fisk University
December 6, 2012H. James Williams, dean of the Seidman College of Business, was selected to be the next president of Fisk University in Tennessee. Read More
Local business trends return to modest growth
December 6, 2012The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy has returned to experiencing modest growth, according to Brian Long in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Management professor does TechEd interview in India
December 5, 2012Simha Magal hosted an interview at a conference in India about new e-learning options developed by SAP. Read More
President of Detroit Chamber talks citizenship
November 28, 2012Sandy Baruah talked about the changing dynamic of individual and corporate citizenship at a Seidman College of Business breakfast event. Read More
President of Detroit Chamber to speak at GVSU
November 26, 2012Sandy Baruah will be the featured speaker at a November 28 Seidman breakfast event. Read More
Students win first and second at business competition
November 8, 2012A Grand Valley student took first place at the 4th annual Regional Idea Pitch Competition. Read More
Current Business Trends: Modest Gain
November 1, 2012The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy has shown modest improvement, according to Brian Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business Read More
Ethics lecture focuses on universal health care
October 17, 2012Kim Horn of Kaiser Permanente will discuss universal health care at the Business Ethics Center Sixth Annual Barry Castro Lecture. Read More
Huntington speaker focuses on Silicon Valley
October 12, 2012Gregory Horowitt of Global CONNECT is speaker for Huntington Breakfast Lecture hosted by Seidman College of Business. Read More
GVSU makes Best Business Schools guide
October 11, 2012The Seidman College of Business has been named a Best Business School by The Princeton Review. Read More
More than 175 employers expected at GVSU career fair
October 9, 2012More than 1,000 West Michigan college students and alumni are expected to attend Grand Valley's Fall Career Fair October 16. Read More
Current Business Trends: Flat Again
October 4, 2012The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy is flat for the second month, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research. Read More
Financial planning program goes online
October 1, 2012The Seidman Financial Planning Certificate program is now offered online. Read More
Consumers CEO talks renewable energy
September 19, 2012The CEO of CMS Energy said the cheapest form of energy is conservation, during a presentation at GVSU. Read More
Seidman lecture features Consumers CEO
September 18, 2012The CEO of Consumers Energy is the featured speaker at The Peter F. Secchia Breakfast Lecture sponsored by the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Current business trends are flat
September 6, 2012The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy is flat, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Campus departments host non-profit volunteer fair
September 4, 2012Nearly 50 organizations will be at Grand Valley's Non-profit Volunteer and Internship Fair on Tuesday, September 11. Read More
Current business trends slightly lower
August 6, 2012For the first time since 2009, the greater Grand Rapids industrial economy has slid into the minus column, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research. Read More
First FIMBA students graduate
July 27, 2012Graduate students from the first full-time integrated MBA (FIMBA) class took part in a graduation ceremony July 27 at Loosemore Auditorium. Read More
Campus task force to study internationalization
July 26, 2012In mid-August, a task force of faculty and staff members will begin a yearlong process of assessing the universitys goals related to international education and developing a strategic plan. Read More
Current business trends show slow growth
July 5, 2012The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy is experiencing slower growth, according to Brian Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Grand Valley hosts fifth annual Intern Olympics
June 29, 2012Interns from Grand Valley and other colleges throughout the country competed at the fifth annual West Michigan Summer Internship Olympics on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus June 28. Read More
Student, faculty from different disciplines teach course
June 19, 2012A Grand Valley professor and student from different disciplines are team-teaching a course in South America at a new international partner institution. Read More
Current Business Trends: Modest Growth
June 4, 2012The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy is experiencing modest but slightly slower growth, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Klohs says education is key to economic success
May 8, 2012Birgit Klohs, president and CEO of The Right Place, Inc., outlined four ways to keep the West Michigan economy strong, during a Seidman College of Business breakfast event. Read More
Business Trends: Modestly Stronger
May 7, 2012The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy is modestly stronger, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Center for Leadership and Innovation announced
April 30, 2012The Seidman College of Business has launched a new initiative directed to public and private companies, including family-owned businesses. Read More
Seidman breakfast features Birgit Klohs
April 23, 2012The Seidman College of Business Alumni Association Breakfast will feature Birgit Klohs, president and CEO of The Right Place, Inc. Read More
Graduate students study in China
April 20, 2012Graduate students from the FIMBA program in the Seidman College of Business traveled to China to learn about the country's business and economic growth. Read More
SmartZone bus tour stops at GVSU
April 20, 2012The Entrepreneurial Services Bus Tour, sponsored by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, will make a stop at the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences, April 24. Read More
Students take first place in project management competition
April 19, 2012Five Grand Valley students placed first in The Project 2012, a Project Management Institute collegiate competition involving six Michigan colleges and universities. The first place prize was $5,000. Read More
Several '50 Companies to Watch' are SBTDC clients
April 13, 2012The Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center assisted nearly 500 companies in 2011. Of these, 33 will be receiving the "50 Companies to Watch" award at the Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards dinner. Read More
Grand Valley hosts Midwest Decision Sciences Conference
April 11, 2012Business leaders from across the Midwest will be at Grand Valley State University for the 2012 Midwest Decision Sciences Conference April 12-14. Read More
Marketing students win three national awards
April 10, 2012Student board members from Grand Valley's American Marketing Association Chapter won three awards at the National AMA Collegiate Conference in New Orleans. Read More
Former assistant dean Mary Barnum dies
April 6, 2012With sadness, Grand Valley notes the death of Mary Barnum. She died April 2 at age 63. Read More
Current Business Trends: Still modestly positive
April 5, 2012The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy continues to experience modestly positive growth, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Fifth Annual Business Plan Competition
March 22, 2012The next generation of entrepreneurs will put their ideas to the test, competing for $10,000 in cash prizes at Grand Valley's fifth annual Business Plan Competition. Read More
Rothwell talks job creation at Seidman lecture
March 21, 2012The head of Business Leaders for Michigan said the state can create up to half a million new jobs in the next decade if it makes targeted investments in higher education, transportation infrastructure, and agriculture. Read More
Summer Job Fair set for Thursday
March 12, 2012Career Services and the Student Employment Office will host a fair for students looking for summer employment and internship opportunities. Read More
GVSU Huntington lecture features Doug Rothwell
March 8, 2012The Huntington Breakfast Lecture on March 21 will feature Doug Rothwell, president of Business Leaders for Michigan and former CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Read More
Business trends modestly positive, GVSU expert says
March 5, 2012The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy saw modest, positive growth over the past month, according to the results of a survey compiled by Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University. Read More
Final beam raised for Seidman Center
February 22, 2012Pioneer Construction raised the final beam February 21 to complete the steel erection for the L. William Seidman Center project. Read More
Grand Valley, area colleges host career fair
February 15, 2012More than 1,000 students and alumni from West Michigan are expected to attend Grand Valley's Winter Career Fair on February 23. Read More
Current Business Trends: Slow but positive
February 6, 2012The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy continues to experience slow but positive growth, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Deadline nears for full-time MBA applications
February 2, 2012Grand Valley is accepting applications for its full-time Master of Business Administration program; the deadline is February 15. Read More
Photos: Progress continues on L. William Seidman Center
February 2, 2012Construction efforts on Grand Valley's new L. William Seidman Center are in full swing as mild winter weather continues throughout West Michigan. Read More
Author shows students how to 'win money game'
January 23, 2012Adam Carroll, author and founder of National Financial Educators, will share ideas with students on how to take control of their finances and win the money game. Read More
Panel discussion focuses on women, ethics and business
January 20, 2012The Seidman Business Ethics Center at Grand Valley will hold a panel discussion on the changing roles of women in the workplace and in education, and the challenges they may face in their careers. Read More
Employment and consumer confidence growing
January 18, 2012A Grand Valley economics expert said the business confidence index in West Michigan is poised to approach 60 percent for the first time in five years. Read More
Colliers Annual Economic and Real Estate Forecast
January 12, 2012Grand Valley economics professor Hari Singh will release the findings of his benchmark survey of the regional economy at a breakfast event January 18. Read More
Seidman College maintains prestigious accreditation
January 11, 2012The Seidman College of Business has maintained both its business and accounting accreditation by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Read More
Grand Valley releases 2012 Health Care Economic Forecast
January 6, 2012The health care sector in West Michigan faces significant challenges, according to the third annual "Health Check: Analyzing Trends in West Michigan." Read More
Current Business Trends: Modestly positive
January 4, 2012The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy continues to experience positive growth, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
West Michigan Health Care Economic Forecast
December 22, 2011Grand Valley economic experts will discuss trends in West Michigan health care at the West Michigan Health Care Economic Forecast, sponsored by Grand Valley. Read More
Business trends modestly positive and improving
December 6, 2011The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy is experiencing modestly positive growth, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Experts share investment knowledge at Seidman conference
December 5, 2011Private capital investments will be the focus at an investment conference sponsored by the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley. Read More
Lt. Gov. Calley talks job creation at Seidman breakfast
December 2, 2011Lt. Gov. Brian Calley said Michigan needs a healthy, growing economy for long-term fiscal security, during a speech in Loosemore Auditorium December 1. Calley was the featured speaker for the Huntington Breakfast Lecture sponsored by the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Wednesday Wheelhouse Talk canceled
November 28, 2011Wednesday's Wheelhouse Talk, sponsored by Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, has been canceled. The event was scheduled for Wednesday, November 30, at the Kroc Community Center in Grand Rapids. Read More
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley gives breakfast lecture
November 21, 2011The Huntington Breakfast Lecture sponsored by the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley will feature Lt. Gov. Brian Calley. Read More
Haworth president to give Secchia Breakfast Lecture
October 31, 2011Franco Bianchi, president and CEO of Haworth, will give the Secchia Breakfast Lecture on November 8. Read More
Career Services offers minigrants for internships
October 26, 2011Career Services is accepting applications from individuals and departments for Internship Mini-Grants. Read More
Major fair addresses career options
October 25, 2011The Academic Majors Fair will take place Wednesday, November 2, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Grand River Room of the Kirkhof Center in Allendale. Read More
GVSU extends unique MBA program to students in India
October 19, 2011The Seidman College of Business signed an agreement with National Management School in Chennai, India, for students in India to enroll in Grand Valley's full-time, integrated MBA program. Read More
GVSU makes 'Best Business School' guide
October 12, 2011Grand Valley's Seidman College of Business has been named by the Princeton Review as one of the 'Best 294 Business Schools' for 2012. Read More
Fall Career Fair set for DeVos Place
October 5, 2011Career Services will host its annual Fall Career Fair on Tuesday, October 11, from 1-5 p.m. at DeVos Place Convention Center. Read More
Current Business Trends: Modest growth, slightly improved
October 4, 2011The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy is experiencing modest yet slightly improved growth, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business Read More
Seidman breakfast event on politics and economy
September 12, 2011The Seidman College of Business Alumni Association is hosting a panel discussion called 'Political Fallout: Impact on Main Street and Wall Street.' Read More
Current Business Trends: Growth rate remains modest
September 6, 2011The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy continues to experience modest growth, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Competition to award $1 million to businesses, students
August 11, 2011The Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition will award more than $1 million in cash winnings, plus in-kind awards of services, staffing and software to top entrepreneurial businesses. The event includes a competition for college students who have an idea for an innovative business. Read More
Current Business Trends: Modest Growth
August 4, 2011The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy is experiencing modest growth, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Current Business Trends: Moderate growth returns
July 6, 2011The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy is again seeing moderate growth, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Students compete in intern olympics
June 23, 2011More than 260 interns from Grand Valley and other West Michigan colleges competed at the fourth annual Summer Internship Olympics, held at the Pew Grand Rapids Campus June 22. Read More
Current business trends: slow but positive
June 2, 2011The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy continues to grow slowly, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
DeVos announces challenge grant for Seidman Campaign
May 25, 2011Rich and Helen DeVos announced a challenge grant for Grand Valley's L. William Seidman Center. Read More
Ground breaking scheduled for L. William Seidman Center
May 19, 2011Henry Kissinger and Donald Rumsfeld are just two of the more than 300 donors supporting the new L. William Seidman Center. A ground breaking ceremony will be held May 25. Read More
Students take second place at Supply Chain Challenge
May 9, 2011A team of four business students took second place at the 2011 Supply Chain Challenge at Michigan State University, competing against 16 universities from around the state and country. Read More
Current Business Trends: Growth Remains Positive
May 4, 2011The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy continues to grow, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Grand Valley hosts international conference
May 3, 2011Business leaders from across the country, as well as Canada and Finland will gather at the Family Enterprise Research Conference, sponsored by Grand Valley's Family Owned Business Institute. Read More
Grand Valley reports record number of internships for 2009-10 academic year
April 29, 2011Grand Valley reported a record number of students are getting practical experience in the work force, saving employers money and keeping more graduates in Michigan. Read More
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley returns to campus
April 25, 2011Michigan Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, a Grand Valley alumnus, will speak at a breakfast event sponsored by the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Center for Entrepreneurship director named
April 22, 2011J. Kevin McCurren has been named the new director for the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Career Services internship awardees
April 15, 2011Career Services held its fifth annual Internship Recognition Luncheon on March 31, and more than 100 people came to celebrate a successful year. Read More
Current Business Trends: Growth Stabilizes
April 5, 2011The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy has stabilized, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Seidman brings experience to Grand Valley lecture and film
March 28, 2011As part of the new Grand Valley Frederik Meijer Lecture Series, Tom Seidman will present "What's So Good About Being A Liberal (Arts Major)?" on Tuesday, April 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Eberhard Center. Read More
Local CEOs talk business ethics
March 21, 2011Three local CEOs and founders of the Business Ethics Center will discuss ethics in the workplace at the Fifth Annual Barry Castro Business Ethics Lecture. Read More
Student entrepreneurs compete for $10,000
March 21, 2011Watch the next generation of West Michigan entrepreneurs in the 4th Annual Business Plan Competition on March 22. Read More
Schlossberg featured speaker for Secchia Breakfast Lecture
March 17, 2011Boris Schlossberg of Global Forex Trading and commentator for Bloomberg radio and television, is the featured speaker for the Peter F. Secchia Breakfast Lecture. Read More
Grand Valley offers first AACSB-accredited full-time MBA
March 3, 2011Grand Valley is offering a first-of-a-kind master's program that guarantees study abroad, a paid fellowship and a stint in Washington, D.C. Read More
Current Business Trends: Growth Accelerates
March 2, 2011The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy experienced accelerated growth, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Economic impact of 2010 ArtPrize around $7 million
March 1, 2011Grand Valley researchers found that during the 2010 ArtPrize roughly 400,000 visitor days generated an estimated economic impact of as much as $7.5 million for the Grand Rapids area. Read More
Business Trends: Moderate Growth Continues
February 3, 2011The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy continues to experience modest growth, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Minority Entrepreneurship event canceled
January 27, 2011A Seidman College of Business breakfast event featuring Joseph Anderson has been canceled. Read More
Grand Valley sees growth in engineering and computing internships in West Michigan
January 21, 2011The number of internships for engineering students increased by 42 percent in 2010, and computing and information systems co-ops increased by 31 percent, compared to 2009. Read More
GVSU economist: Significant improvement in confidence
January 19, 2011Confidence in the local economy will near 60 percent for 2011, according to an annual survey by Grand Valley economist Hari Singh. Read More
Health care economic forecast is positive
January 6, 2011Trends in West Michigan health care are looking good overall, according to two Grand Valley economic experts. Read More
Current Business Trends: Modest growth returns
January 4, 2011The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy is experiencing modest growth, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
2011 West Michigan Health Care Economic Forecast
December 23, 2010Two Grand Valley economic experts will talk about the West Michigan health care economic forecast as the new year begins. The Alliance for Health will hold a panel discussion about health care predictions for 2011. Read More
Current Business Trends: Slow growth continues
December 2, 2010The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy continues its slow growth, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Current Business Trends: Not as robust
November 4, 2010The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy is still good but less robust, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Former major leaguer slated to give presentation
November 2, 2010From baseball player to author to business owner, Doug Glanville brings a diverse background to his presentation for the Professionals of Color Lecture Series on Thursday, November 4. Read More
Career Services seeks grant applications
October 22, 2010The Career Services office is taking applications from departments wishing to create, expand or enhance internship or practicum initiatives. Read More
What do employers want?
October 18, 2010The second annual 'What Do Employers Want?' panel discussion will bring five local CEOs and executives together for a roundtable discussion. Read More
Student ArtPrize survey tracks spending
October 15, 2010A survey conducted by Grand Valley students tracked how long ArtPrize 2010 visitors stayed in the area and how much money they spent. Read More
NYT reporter speaks to Seidman students
October 13, 2010New York Times reporter Andrew Ross Sorkin spoke to a group of Seidman students and faculty members at the University Club, Oct. 12. Read More
Seidman College named a top program
October 12, 2010Grand Valley's Seidman College of Business is listed in The Best 300 Business Schools: 2011 Edition by Princeton Review. Read More
Grand Valley announces $20 million raised for new L. William Seidman building
October 6, 2010It was announced October 6, that $20 million of the $25 million in private funds needed for the new L. William Seidman building has been raised. Read More
Current business trends holding steady
October 4, 2010The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy remains steady, according to the results of a monthly survey compiled by Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Accountant calls state's economy 'perfect storm'
September 30, 2010Deputy Oakland County Executive Robert Daddow will visit West Michigan to give his presentation, A Perfect Storm, a look at the fiscal problems Michigan will face in the months and years ahead. Read More
Grand Valley to celebrate progress toward new home for Seidman College of Business
September 29, 2010Grand Valley will make a major announcement regarding the new L. William Seidman building for the Seidman College of Business in Grand Rapids. Read More
Designing a new future for the auto industry
September 7, 2010Vincent Valdmann, director of Renault Nissan Purchasing Organization, will explore the importance of developing trust in strategic partnerships at the 12th Annual Automotive Suppliers Symposium. Read More
Current business trends steady
September 2, 2010The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy remains steady, according to the results of a monthly survey compiled by Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Read More
Grand Valley students benefit from $10 million jobs fund
August 17, 2010Grand Valley students will benefit from a $10 million early-stage venture fund to support life science and technology in West Michigan. Read More
West Michigan Film Industry Task Force launched first event
August 10, 2010The West Michigan Film Industry Task Force brought Carrie Jones, new director of the Michigan Film Office, to Grand Rapids today to meet with the media and invited members of the community who are influential to filmmaking efforts. Read More
GVSU students calculate economic impact of ArtPrize
July 29, 2010As the city gears up for the second ArtPrize competition this fall, researchers have found that roughly 200,000 visitors generated an estimated economic impact of as much as $7.6 million during the contest's inaugural run. Read More
Grand Valley, DeVries Development agree to property sale
July 16, 2010DeVries Development Properties LLC has agreed to sell its Front Street property to Grand Valley State University. A buy/sell agreement was presented to the university's Board of Trustees at its July 16 board meeting and was unanimously approved. The parties negotiated a purchase price of $4.42 million. Read More
Current Business Trends: Strong, But Moderating
July 6, 2010The greater Grand Rapids industrial economy is strong again, but moderating, according to the results of a monthly survey compiled by Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University. Read More
GVSU hosts teen entrepreneurship academy
June 18, 2010The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Grand Valley State University will help local high school students learn about entrepreneurship during its fourth annual Teen Entrepreneur Summer Academy. Read More
GVSU launches new entrepreneurship resource website
June 8, 2010Grand Valley State University's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has launched a new website that executive director Linda Chamberlain hopes will become a hub for West Michigan entrepreneurs to find the best resources and information to help their businesses succeed. Read More
GVSU holds teen entrepreneurship academy
May 11, 2010Grand Valley State University's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation will help local high school students learn about entrepreneurship in its fourth annual summer academy. Read More
Birgit Klohs delivers GVSU breakfast lecture
May 7, 2010Birgit Klohs, president and CEO of The Right Place, Inc., will give an update on the West Michigan business environment when she delivers a May 11 lecture as part of Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business Alumni Association Breakfast Series. Read More
New web portal helps business
May 7, 2010Grand Valley State University is home to a variety of intellectual and technical resources that may be helpful to businesses. Now, those business owners, entrepreneurs and others can find those resources in one location, thanks to a new website launched this week at www.gvsu.edu/businessresource. Read More
Current Business Trends: Strong Growth
May 4, 2010The greater Grand Rapids economy is experiencing strong growth, according to the results of a monthly survey compiled by Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University. Read More
GVSU business outreach spurs job growth
May 4, 2010The Michigan Small Business Technology Development Center has helped create the greatest number of jobs among the participants in the 21st Century Jobs Fund capital investment program, according to figures from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. The MI-SBTDC is housed in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business. Read More
GVSU continues Michigan brain gain
April 30, 2010With the current struggles in Michigan's economy, some experts are concerned that there is a "brain drain" of talented and highly educated young people leaving the state. But with nearly nine out of 10 of Grand Valley State University's 2009 graduates employed or in graduate school in Michigan, the university continues to provide the state a brain gain. Read More
Entrepreneur-in-Residence offers expertise
April 20, 2010ThinkWise CEO Roger Jansen is offering his expertise to students and community members as he takes on the role of entrepreneur-in-residence at Grand Valley State University's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Read More
Doug DeVos delivers GVSU Secchia Lecture
April 12, 2010Alticor Inc. President Doug DeVos will speak on the topic "Ten Pillars of Economic Wisdom" when he delivers Grand Valley State University's Ambassador Secchia Breakfast Lecture on April 14. Read More
Student entrepreneurs in regional competition
April 9, 2010Top student entrepreneurs from seven local colleges and universities will compete on April 15 in the Regional Business Plan competition. Read More
Current Business Trends: Growth Rate Improves
April 2, 2010The greater Grand Rapids economy's growth rate has improved, according to the results of a monthly survey compiled by Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University. Read More
Grand Valley students win money to start business plans
March 24, 2010Top student entrepreneurs at Grand Valley put their innovative business ideas on display, competing for cash prizes in the third annual Business Plan Competition. Read More
GVSU hosts financial reform lecture
March 23, 2010Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business presents a breakfast lecture addressing the current issue of the effectiveness of financial reforms in the wake of the recent economic crisis. Read More
GVSU hosts third Business Plan Competition
March 15, 2010The next generation of entrepreneurs will put their ideas to the test, competing for cash prizes in Grand Valley State University's third annual student Business Plan Competition. Read More
Chamberlain named executive director of new Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
March 2, 2010Grand Valley State University today named Linda Chamberlain as executive director of the university's new Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. The center will operate within Grand Valley's Seidman College of Business on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus and will focus on supporting West Michigan's high-growth entrepreneurs through a range of new resources and support services. Read More
Current Business Trends: Modest Growth Continues
March 2, 2010The greater Grand Rapids economy's pace of modest growth continues, according to the results of monthly a survey compiled by Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University. Read More
Governor promotes FastTrac at Grand Valley
February 24, 2010Gov. Granholm held a roundtable discussion at Grand Valley to talk about the importance of expanded funding for FastTrac, a program designed to help entrepreneurs successfully launch and grow a small business. Read More
Grand Valley earns top honors in supply chain competition
February 23, 2010A group of four seniors from Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business took top honors on February 12 when they took top honors in the Undergraduate Supply Chain Management Competition at Michigan State University. Read More
Seidman College of Business offers Executive Education programs
February 12, 2010Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business kicks off its inaugural Executive Education program with a two-day seminar focused on practical skills relating to inter-generational issues in the workplace. Read More
Grand Valley, area colleges to sponsor career fair
February 8, 2010More than 150 employers and 1,000 job seekers are expected at the annual career fair sponsored by Grand Valley. Read More
Current Business Trends: Modest Recovery
February 2, 2010The greater Grand Rapids economy has resumed its modest recovery, according to a survey compiled by Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University. Read More
Global Opportunities for Michigan Food Industry
February 1, 2010In partnership with the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Grand Valley State University's Van Andel Global Trade Center is presenting a program that will help food industry companies go global. Read More
More than 150 employers expected at GVSU career fair
January 26, 2010More than 150 employers and 1,000 job seekers are expected at the annual career fair sponsored by Grand Valley. Read More
Departments host student fashion show
January 25, 2010Two campus departments are sponsoring a fashion show featuring not only business attire, but tips on how to interview for jobs. Read More
Panel to discuss religious aspects of financial crisis
January 19, 2010As the world economy works its way through a time of crisis, are there lessons that can be learned from the world's religious faith traditions? That's a question that will be addressed by a panel discussion at Grand Valley State University. Read More
GVSU economist: confidence in local economy begins to rebound
January 15, 2010Confidence in the greater Grand Rapids economy is higher than it has been in two years -- but is still at a historic low, according to an annual benchmark survey by Grand Valley State university economist Hari Singh. Read More
Health care changing West Michigan economic landscape
January 8, 2010The economic landscape of West Michigan is changing dramatically as the region comes out of the recession, with health care and education expanding sectors for employment. Those findings came from a report prepared by Grand Valley State University and the nonprofit organization Alliance for Health. Read More
Annual economic forecast revealed Jan. 15
January 7, 2010The national and regional economies have been on the ropes since the crisis of late 2008, with Michigan taking a particularly hard beating. Hari Singh, professor in the Economics Department in Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University, will discuss the year ahead when he unveils his annual economic forecast for the regional economy on January 15. Read More
Current Business Trends: Modest Recovery
January 5, 2010The greater Grand Rapids economy has resumed its modest recovery, according to a survey compiled by Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University. Read More
Current Business Trends: Moderation
December 2, 2009The greater Grand Rapids economy remains in positive territory but the pace of improvement has slowed, according to a survey compiled by Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University. Read More
Grand Valley remembers Sally Seidman
November 23, 2009Sally Seidman, wife of the late L. William Seidman, died November 22 at their family home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was 85. Read More
GVSU School of Accounting names advisory board
November 12, 2009Grand Valley State University's School of Accounting has appointed 16 members to its new Accounting Advisory Board. The board is chaired by Dan Carter of Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols & Carter. Read More
Area executives help GVSU business students
November 11, 2009A group of area business executives are stepping in to help Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business fill the gap left when the State of Michigan canceled the Michigan Promise Scholarship and cut the Michigan Competitive Scholarship awards in half. Read More
Padnos Center, Seidman team for business study abroad event
November 10, 2009The Padnos International Center and Seidman College of Business will host "Discover Business Abroad," a one-day workshop devoted to helping students discover international business opportunities. Read More
Lessons in entrepreneurship
November 6, 2009William F. Pickard, chairman and CEO of VITEC in Detroit, visits with an entrepreneurship class in Henry Hall on November 5. Pickard spoke to John Rumery's class prior to speaking at the Professionals of Color Lecture Series on "Entrepreneurship in the Global Economy." Read More
Students compete in economics contest
November 6, 2009Student members of the Grand Valley State University Economics Club will be competing in the "Fed Challenge" at the Chicago Federal Reserve Monday, November 9. Read More
Entrepreneurs compete at GVSU
November 4, 2009Top student entrepreneurs from four area colleges will compete for cash prizes at Grand Valley State University in the first regional Idea Pitch competition. Read More
Former board member to address entrepreneurship
October 30, 2009The CEO of a Detroit auto supply company who has a long history of entrepreneurship is the next speaker in the Professionals of Color Lecture Series at Grand Valley State University. Read More
Seidman Breakfast Series: The Great Recession of 2008-2009
October 22, 2009Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business is hosting an economic expert to discuss "The Great Recession of 2008-09." Read More
Career Services offers mini-grants
October 21, 2009The Career Services office is offering internship mini-grants to campus departments that would like to create, expand or enhance internship or practicum initiatives. Read More
Exploring Trade in Emerging Markets: Brazil, Russia
October 9, 2009In 2008, Michigan companies exported $438 million worth of goods to Brazil and $365 million worth of goods to Russia. Grand Valley State University's Van Andel Global Trade Center is hosting a full-day program to explore potential business opportunities in these emerging markets. Read More
Grand Valley's business college named a top program
October 7, 2009Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business is listed in The Best 301 Business Schools: 2010 Edition by Princeton Review. Read More
VAGTC offers Trade Financing Tools Workshop
October 6, 2009Local companies can learn how to increase international exports while managing the associated risks at a workshop presented by Grand Valley State University's Van Andel Global Trade Center. Read More
Grand Valley remembers longtime accounting professor
October 5, 2009Richard Veazey, associate professor of accounting and taxation, died Sunday, October 4. He was 68. Read More
Current Business Trends: Still Improving
October 2, 2009The greater Grand Rapids economy continues to improve, according to a survey compiled by Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University. Read More
VAGTC offers briefing on succeeding in global markets
September 25, 2009Global market trends continually shape the business landscape and local industries. Grand Valley State University's Van Andel Global Trade Center is hosting a breakfast briefing that will help attendees figure out what's going to happen next and where potential markets are going around the globe. Read More
Entrepreneurs compete at GVSU
September 24, 2009Grand Valley State University undergraduate entrepreneurs will showcase their ideas, network with business professionals and compete for cash prizes in the fifth annual Idea Pitch Competition. Read More
Debating 1929 economic collapse
September 17, 2009October 24, 1929, known as Black Tuesday, marked the beginning of the world's worst depression since the advent of the modern economy. As our nation approaches the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Depression, Grand Valley State University will host two events exploring causes and solutions, as well as possible solutions to the current economic crisis. Read More
Local businesses find value in Free Trade Agreements
September 17, 2009Local companies can learn how to get value out of Free Trade Agreements at a workshop presented by Grand Valley State University's Van Andel Global Trade Center and sponsored by MiBiz. Read More
Seidman legacy will continue at Grand Valley
September 11, 2009It was appropriate that on the day the Grand Valley community gathered to remember founder L. William Seidman, an announcement was made that his legacy will continue at the university. [VIDEO] Read More
Current Business Trends: More Positive
September 3, 2009The greater Grand Rapids economy continues to improve amid growing optimism -- but it is still too early to say the recession is over, according to a survey compiled by Brian Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University. Read More
