The Seidman Business Review is an annual publication that delivers in-depth analysis and expert commentary on the most pressing business and economic issues facing West Michigan.

Published each year since 1995, the SBR features thoughtful articles, regional economic forecasts, and research-driven essays crafted by Seidman faculty — all aimed at helping business leaders, policymakers, and the wider community understand trends, challenges, and opportunities in the local economy and beyond.

IN THIS ISSUE:

• Grand Rapids Economic Forecast 2026
• Letter from the Editor
• West Michigan Stock Returns
• The Impact of Tariffs on West Michigan Exports
• Grand Rapids Housing Market: 2025 In Review
• Who Leads Public Audits in West Michigan?
  The Trends in Age, Education, and Diversity of Local Audit Engagement Partners
• Angel Networks in West Michigan
• Environmental Quality, Public Health, and Economic Implications
  for West Michigan: An Environmental Justice Index Approach
• Beyond Positivity: Why Effective Leaders Pay Attention to Negative Emotions
• We are Not All the Same! Who Really are My Family Owners?
• Beyond the Sale: Navigating Liquidity, Identity, and Legacy in Business Families

Read the full 2026 e-Publication