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This Just In . . . Economic Investment Report
The Economic Development Coalition of Southeast Michigan, organized by Detroit Renaissance, released its first semi-annual report. It details economic investment activities from January 1 through June 30 in the region. Macomb County Department of Planning & Economic Development is an active partner.
The report lists 68 projects totaling $2.28 billion that are expected to create 4,017 jobs while retaining 5,433. Of the 68, 11 have or will occur in Macomb representing a total investment of nearly $52 million:
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Project/Location |
Description |
Jobs Retained |
New Jobs |
$$ |
AIM Plastics |
Expansion for manufacturer of injection molded components for non-automotive applications |
27 |
30 |
$4.85 M |
Anchor Bay Packaging |
Expansion for design, engineering and manufacture of packaging products |
130 |
5 |
$1.66 M |
Avon Gear |
New location for a manufacturer of gears and transmission components for industrial machinery and heavy equipment |
NA |
162 |
$5.47 M |
Caratron/BMT |
Expansion for manufacturer of precision gears for the aerospace industry |
NA |
27 |
$4.1 M |
DuPont Automotive Finishes |
Expansion for manufacturer of water-based coatings for automotive exteriors |
300 |
40 |
$24.93 M |
Fisher Corporation |
Expansion of stamping operation to accommodate new contracts |
40 |
12 |
$2.42 M |
Gentz Industries |
Expansion for manufacturer of mechanical components for the aerospace industry |
169 |
75 |
$4.75 M |
New Dimension Laser |
Expansion for R/D of precision laser machining of prototypes |
5 |
5 |
$2.32 M |
Precision Boring, RTS Cutting & Top Craft |
Approval for a Michigan Tool & Die Recovery Zone for three companies |
79 |
NA |
NA |
Prototype Tooling and Manufacturing |
Expansion for manufacturer of sheet metal prototypes |
8 |
4 |
$687 K |
Specialty Steel Treating |
Expansion of heat treating of precision machined metal components for the aerospace industry |
5 |
5 |
$593 K |
The report stipulates that it is a summary of business attraction and expansion successes as reported by EDCSEM agencies and that it may not be a comprehensive detailing of every project undertaken in the region. To see the full report: Detroit Regional Business Attraction/Expansion Success
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