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Auto supplier Gestamp gets state incentives for new plant in Chesterfield Twp.
An international automotive supplier is getting state support for a project that will bring a new plant and hundreds of jobs to Chesterfield Township. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation recently announced new incentives for Gestamp, a Spanish company with its North American headquarters founded in Troy. Gestamp North America Inc. is planning expansions at three of its Michigan manufacturing operations in Mason, Lapeer and Chelsea. The new 460,000-square-foot factory on Sierra Drive, near 23 Mile and South Foster roads in Chesterfield Township, will help to further serve new OEM business and expand the company’s presence in the state, the MEDC said.
Submarine manufacturing program unveiled by Whitmer and national leaders
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other national leaders on Monday announced two projects in partnership with the U.S. Navy in Lansing and Macomb County, a collaboration supporters said would strengthen both the manufacturing industry in Michigan and federal defense capabilities. “As I talk with those who employ workers in many states, they often observe that Michiganders […] The post Submarine manufacturing program unveiled by Whitmer and national leaders appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Richmond Lions help clean aircraft displays at Selfridge museum
Nine volunteers from the Richmond Lions Club finished up their cleaning of a Korean War-era North American F-86A aircraft earlier this month at the Selfridge Military Air Museum at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. This is the 17th year that the club has participated in the museum’s Adopt-A-Plane program.
Ray Township voters to decide on fire station proposal
Ray Township voters will weigh in on the need for a new fire station during the Aug. 6 primary, as well vote in contested races for supervisor and trustee. The bond proposal asks voters if Ray Township shall borrow a sum not to exceed $5.5 million, and issue unlimited tax general obligation bonds in one or more series. These would be payable within 21 years from the date of issue.
10 candidates vie for four open Algonac City Council seats
Algonac voters on Aug. 6 will narrow the field of candidates vying for four open city council seats from 10 to eight. The primary ballot will ask voters to select not more than four candidates, with eight moving on to the general election this fall. The seats up for reelection are four-year terms and currently belong to Michael Bembas, Cathy Harris, Raymond Martin and Dale Williams, who replaced council member Corey Blair after he resigned in May.
Duke Dunn, Joi Torello once again vying for District 4 county board seat
A former official out of Marysville is coming back for a seat he lost two years ago in the Republican primary next month for District 4 of the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners. Joi Torello, a one-term incumbent from Port Huron Township, initially beat Henry “Duke” Dunn in the...
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