KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announcing on Thursday, May 25 three business expansion projects and one community development project expected to create a total of 350 new jobs for the state.
Officials say the projects which are spread out over five communities are also expected to generate a total private investment of more than $25 million with the village of Mendon in St. Joseph County and the City of Portage in Kalamazoo County taking part.
In Mendon, it’s International Automotive Components North America Incorporated, a Luxembourg-based global supplier of automotive interior components, with it’s North America Headquarters in Southfield and four manufacturing facilities throughout the state that employ a total of 811 Michiganders.
This project is expected to generate a total capital investment of $20.6 million and create 273 new jobs. The RoviSys Company, headquartered in Cleveland Ohio, is expected to create 30 jobs in Portage, and expected to generate a total capital investment of $160,000 dollars.
“RoviSys is excited about the opportunities available for growing our business in Michigan,” said RoviSys Chief Financial Officer Pete Madonia. “We’re grateful for the support of the Michigan Strategic Fund and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and we look forward to providing jobs and supporting the local community with this investment.”
“I am pleased to join with Governor Whitmer and the MEDC in announcing the creation of a 30 new high paying jobs in Portage,” said state Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo). “With all of the economic expansion in Kalamazoo County the new technology investment will pay dividends. I applaud the Governor, MEDC for their collaboration with RoviSys and look forward to many more partnerships in the future.”
“We appreciate the State of Michigan’s partnership with local communities to expand business opportunities,” said state Rep. Christine Morse (D-Texas Township). “Investing in economic development helps keep places like the City of Portage vibrant communities where people want to live.”
