Economic Development

[close] We like to be well versed in world economic history and evaluate economic theories within a socio-historic contstruct and as tools that can be relevent and useful depending on the constellation of economic conditions in effect. We encourage cross-discipline collaboration and increasing the plurality of economic theory taught in economics education. We are looking for logicians with heart not idealogues.

[close] For all Business Growth Services staff who make time for a good read.de

[close] A global, online community to read and discuss books relevant to building a wellbeing economy. What is a wellbeing economy? It's a future vision of a system where the economy serves people and planet, first and foremost. Check out wellbeingeconomy.org for more

[close] Connect with members from the Economic Club of Grand Rapids through the Econ Book Club! This space is for our members to engage further with the ideas presented by speakers at our events. Our book club includes this virtual platform and one in-person gathering, hosted by a member of our board of directors, per book. We’ll post questions on the message board for you to answer and consider as you read. Our next selection is "Move Your Bus" by Ron Clark (April 13, 2026 luncheon speaker). The second in-person meeting of the Econ Book Club will be on April 13, 2026 following our luncheon. Additional meeting details to follow.