Economics
Survey shows another month of modest growth for West Michigan economy
A GVSU survey of West Michigan purchasing managers and businesses indicates the region's economy continues to chug along at a steady pace after posting a fourth straight month of modest growth.
Jun 11, 2024
West Michigan economy continues modest growth, says GVSU researcher
A survey of West Michigan businesses and managers conducted by a Grand Valley researcher shows a promising trend of modest economic growth for the region’s economy.
May 7, 2024
West Michigan economy growing modestly: GVSU researcher
Brian Long, director of supply management research at the Seidman College of Business, said several metrics in his monthly report rose in March and hinted at a recession-free 2024.
Apr 8, 2024
GVSU survey shows optimism for West Michigan economy
Brian Long, director of supply management research at the Seidman College of Business, said he tracked several positive trends from local businesses in his monthly survey.
Mar 11, 2024
GVSU report indicates West Michigan economy continues to slow
Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey of manufacturers and businesses indicates a local economy that is slowing, although not in a recession.
Feb 12, 2024
GVSU team sees mix of data in forecast of Grand Rapids economy
Paul Isely, professor of economics and associate dean of the Seidman College of Business, presented the findings from his Grand Rapids Economic Forecast to the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Jan 31, 2024
Positive signs for West Michigan economy amid slumping numbers: GVSU researcher
A monthly report from a Grand Valley researcher shows that while the West Michigan economy remains modestly negative, it has not slumped enough to slide into a recession.
Jan 10, 2024
West Michigan's economy continues sluggish pace: GVSU researcher
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.
Dec 12, 2023
West Michigan economy continues slowing trend: GVSU researcher
Brian Long, director of supply management at GVSU's Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey shows growing pessimism among local manufacturers and businesses.
Nov 7, 2023
West Michigan economy continues to slow, GVSU researcher says
Brian Long, director of supply management at GVSU, said given the responses to his monthly survey, it will take a major economic disruption for the West Michigan and U.S. economies to fall into a recession.
Oct 9, 2023
