LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced three business expansions in Kalamazoo, Kent and Kalkaska counties. In total, over $31 million in capital investment and the creation of nearly 200 new jobs. ProTec Panel and Truss is expanding in Battle Creek, investing $3 million and creating 50 new jobs. Weiss Technick NA is planning $25.6 million of capital investment along with the creation of 36 new jobs. WarBird Protection will be investing $3 million in Kalkaska while creating 110 new jobs.
“Today’s announcements will build on Michigan’s economic momentum, creating nearly 200 good-paying manufacturing jobs,” said Governor Whitmer. “I want to thank Warbird, Protec, and Weiss Technik for choosing to invest in Michigan. Let’s keep working together to strengthen our economic development tools so we can help more workers and businesses make it in Michigan.”
“We’re growing Michigan’s economy and creating good-paying jobs in communities across our state,” said Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. “Today’s announcement reinforces Michigan as a leader in manufacturing and innovation. Let’s keep Standing Tall so every innovator and entrepreneur can stay and succeed in Michigan and build the future.”…