Dr. Paul Isely

Associate Dean & Professor of Economics for the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University

- Associate Dean at GVSU and expert on West Michigan’s regional economy.

- Published 50+ articles and frequently interviewed by national outlets like NPR and The Wall Street Journal.

- Serves as Chair of Michigan’s Utility Consumer Participation Board, appointed by two governors.

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Dr. Paul Isely, Associate Dean and Professor of Economics at Grand Valley State University’s Seidman College of Business, has been a leading economic voice in West Michigan since 1995. With decades of experience, hundreds of regional economic presentations, and frequent appearances in national media, he brings unmatched insight to what’s ahead.

At the C3 Tech Summit, join Dr. Isely and C3 Technology Advisors’ founder Matthew Toth for a forward-looking conversation on the technological shifts, economic uncertainty, and workforce changes that will shape 2026 and beyond.

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