Subject: What the Goveror is talking about today
What the Governor’s Talking about Today
Friday, March 19, 2010
 
Governor Says Progress Being Made Every Day in Creating New Jobs
 
In her weekly radio address, the governor today said that progress is being made every day in diversifying Michigan’s economy and creating new jobs.  She cited some recent examples from around the state.
 
“This week, it was announced that fortu PowerCell, which develops and manufactures rechargeable batteries, will invest $623 million in a new plant in Muskegon Township after being approved for a state tax credit,” the governor said.  “fortu plans to create 726 new jobs at the plant.”
 
The governor said she today visited Terumo Heart and Terumo Cardiovascular Systems in Ann Arbor and Chrysler’s new engine plant in Trenton.
 
“Terumo Heart and Terumo Cardiovascular Systems, which develop and manufacture surgical medical devices, are U.S. subsidiaries of Terumo Corporation,” she said.  “Terumo received a state tax credit in 2008.  The company has hired more employees than it originally anticipated and expects to hire more this year.”
 
“Chrysler’s new engine plant in Trenton is almost three years in the making,” the governor said.  “Aided by a state tax credit back in 2007, the new plant is keeping hundreds of jobs in Michigan.”
 
“Next week, I’ll be traveling to Cadillac to visit the Four Winns company, which manufactures recreational fiberglass boats,” the governor said.  “With an assist from the state, Four Winns now plans to invest $63 million over the next eight years and hire up to 2,300 new workers.”
 
Following is a link to a podcast of the governor’s radio address:  http://www.michigan.gov/documents/gov/Gov241Full_315110_7.mp3 
 
Key messages:
 
•  In our ongoing efforts to diversify Michigan’s economy, we continue targeting companies in the fields of clean energy, life sciences, advanced manufacturing and defense.
 
•  Success stories like fortu PowerCell, Terumo Corporation, Chrysler and Four Winns show the progress that we’re making every day in convincing companies that Michigan is the best place for them to invest, grow and create jobs.
 
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