News Archive Shiawassee Businesses and Students Participate in Career Quest Event October 31, 2019 - On Wednesday, October 23, eager students from across the I69 Thumb Region of Michigan participated in the first MiCareerQuest east hands-on career exploration event. MiCareerQuest East is the largest one-day, career exploration event for high school students ever held in the region. The event was coordinated by Michigan Works and was... Read More Assembly Solar, the $250 million Solar Farm Development in Hazelton and Venice Townships in Shiawassee County, Moving Forward and Workers Are Needed to Begin the Project October 22, 2019 - McCarthy Building Companies, which is serving as general contractor for the developer Ranger Power, will be in the community on October 29th and 30th to meet with individuals who are interested in employment. Specifically, they are looking to fill positions for: Pile Drivers General Labor Operator / forklift driver Survey / layout ... Read More Covenant Eyes Expanding; Receives Business Development Program Grant October 10, 2019 - LANSING, Mich. – Six business development projects expected to generate more than $25 million in total investment and support the creation of 324 jobs in Michigan gained approval from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has announced. Communities benefitted include the village of Romeo, Plymouth Charter Township, Owosso, Warren, Ada... Read More Shiawassee County Schools Tour Businesses to Celebrate National Manufacturing Day October 7, 2019 - In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, held annually on the first Friday of October, students from across Shiawassee County gathered to learn about careers in modern manufacturing. The day began at the D’Mar Center with presentations from Lory Thayer of MiSTEM Network and Justin Horvath of the Shiawassee... Read More SEDP Convenes Quarterly Investor Update September 26, 2019 - The Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership hosted members at Muzzy Pheasant Farm to provide an update on the previous quarter’s activities, offer networking, and participate in an outdoor skills academy. In addition, representatives of the Raise Up Shiawassee initiative presented opportunities for the Shiawassee County business community to connect... Read More MEDC Helps To Bring 45 Sites Across Michigan Closer to “Shovel Ready” Status, Including 3 in Shiawassee County August 27, 2019 - LANSING, Mich. – Forty-five industrial sites submitted by communities and local partners around Michigan have been awarded $3.3 million in site readiness grants, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. Awarded through the new competitive Michigan Build Ready Sites program, the targeted grant program of the Site Readiness Improvement program, the grants... Read More SEDP’s Horvath Receives Robert Seighart Award for Enthusiasm for the Economic Development Profession from Michigan Economic Developers Association August 26, 2019 - Michigan Economic Developers Association's (MEDA) Robert Sieghart Award for Enthusiasm for the Economic Development Profession recipient is someone who enjoys economic development and understands the importance of the profession to all communities. This individual is interested in bringing more professionals into the fold with their passion and dedication. They know ... Read More Custom Transporters Receives Approval for Rezoning, Moves Forward With Warehousing Facility August 16, 2019 - On Thursday, August 15th the Shiawassee County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a rezoning request for a site on the corner of M-52 and Tyrell Rd. The request was made by Custom Transporters, who is seeking to build a 4,000 square foot storage facility on the site. The rezoning is... Read More New Business Expansion in Shiawassee County, Two Community Development Projects Bring Investment, Jobs to Michigan August 1, 2019 - Great Lakes Fusion is looking to expand its business and add new equipment at its existing footprint in Vernon Township to begin production of a new hard fusion-welded product. The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of $2.65 million and create 40 jobs, resulting in a $250,000 Michigan Business Development... Read More SEDP Hosts Housing Development Summit With 100 in Attendance July 31, 2019 - On Tuesday, July 30th the SEDP convened stakeholders from across the development world to discuss housing growth in Shiawassee County. Attendees included housing developers, contractors, landowners, and financiers. The goal of the event was to introduce the market need for new homes in the community and facilitate networking among partners... Read More Page 5 of 9 pages ‹ First < 3 4 5 6 7 > Last ›
