Dr. Brian Long, Director of Supply Management Research with the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University, talked about the most recent results of his monthly survey of local purchasing managers, along with the impact of current events on the local, national and world economy, during his monthly appearance on Apr. 15, 2026.

Dr. Brian Long, Director of Supply Management Research with the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University, talked about the most recent results of his <a href="https://www.gvsu.edu/supplychainmgt/purchasing-managers-index-survey-2.htm">monthly survey of local purchasing managers</a>, along with the impact of current events on the local, national and world economy, during his monthly appearance on Apr. 15, 2026.

Talk of the Town began on 1450 WHTC in 1959. From 1961- 1981 Juke Van Oss served as co-host and from 1981 to 2016 as sole host of the program. He was inducted into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame on July 14, 2009. Visit the Remembering Juke Page. When it comes to local talk, Talk of The Town takes the pulse of Holland. Local, state and national guests and your phone calls make Talk of the Town a Holland tradition. Don't miss a single broadcast with Host Ed VerSchure.

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West Michigan Current Business Trends Apr. 15

James Smead, Director of Resale Operations with the Community Action House, previewed the Friday, Apr. 17 grand opening of the new North Side resale store during an Apr. 15, 2026 appearance.

James Smead, Director of Resale Operations with the <a href="https://www.communityactionhouse.org/resale">Community Action House</a>, previewed the Friday, Apr. 17 grand opening of the new North Side resale store during an Apr. 15, 2026 appearance.

Action House Resale Store Opening Apr. 15

Sarah Walsh, Associate Clinical Director at Hope Network's Center for Autism in Holland, and Hope Network Director of Government Relations Joe Haveman, talked about Autism Acceptance Month and more during an Apr. 14, 2026 appearance.

Sarah Walsh, Associate Clinical Director at Hope Network's Center for Autism in Holland, and <a href="https://hopenetwork.org/">Hope Network</a> Director of Government Relations Joe Haveman, talked about Autism Acceptance Month and more during an Apr. 14, 2026 appearance.

Hope Network Update Apr. 14

Rick Jenkins, Curator of Collections, and Daniel Jones, Visitor Experience & Communications Manager with the Holland Museum, talked about upcoming programs and exhibits during the monthly update on Apr. 14, 2026.

Rick Jenkins, Curator of Collections, and Daniel Jones, Visitor Experience &amp; Communications Manager with the <a href="https://hollandmuseum.org/">Holland Museum</a>, talked about upcoming programs and exhibits during the monthly update on Apr. 14, 2026.

West Michigan Current Business Trends Apr. 15

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