By 1960 , Seidman was a prominent business leader in Grand Rapids .
Was one of the principal founders of Grand Valley State University , helping galvanize local support in the community for the establishment of a public four - year university in West Michigan .
By 1960 , Seidman was a prominent business leader in Grand Rapids , and was one of the principal founders of Grand Valley State University , helping galvanize local support in the community for the establishment of a public four - year university in West Michigan .