From: Porter, Paulette (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 5:09 PM
Subject: What the Governor's Talking about Today

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What the Governor’s Talking about Today

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

 

Governor Announces Historic Investment in Michigan

The governor today announced a historic $2.1 billion investment by companies in Michigan, creating more than 6,000 new job opportunities for workers in the state and retaining more than 216,000 jobs.

 

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is helping 16 companies grow in Michigan and backing one brownfield redevelopment project.  Included are major investments by Ford, General Motors and Chrysler, guaranteeing the auto industry’s long-term future in Michigan.  Combined, the projects are expected to create 6,182 total new jobs, retain 216,420 jobs and generate $2.1 billion in new investment in the state.

 

Here’s the link to the full press release:

http://www.michigan.gov/gov/0,1607,7-168--245996--,00.html             

 

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