automotive industry

West Michigan’s economic outlook turned to “flat” in the September Institute for Supply Management Survey. The chances for a recession are also increasing, but to what degree?

The July Institute for Supply Management Research survey indicates the west and southwest Michigan economy is flattening, catching up with the national economy. While key elements of the survey have turned negative, it’s not recession territory.

Nationally, the economy is flattening. Locally, the June Institute for Supply Management Research survey indicates the local economy is doing well thanks to the automotive industry.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — “that woman from Michigan” — touted Joe Biden’s work to rescue the auto industry and said he would rally the country to fight the…

Are we in a long period of unemployment, or is there a lasting return to the workplace as the economy reboots? WGVU talks with Mike Wall is Director of…

The economic impacts created by the coronavirus outbreak in China are rippling through the global supply chain. Curbing the spread of the disease, the…

The April Supply Management Research survey indicates the West Michigan economy continues its decades-long slow growth pattern. However, there’s data…

The West Michigan economy got off to a slow start in the New Year with January figures considered flat. In February, the trend returned to the decade-long…

The 20th West Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium hosted by Grand Valley State University's Van Andel Global Trade Center attracted industry experts…

The recently released Supply Management Research survey indicates the West Michigan is strong. The October numbers touched on historically low…