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Governor Whitmer announces LG Energy Solution expansion in Holland creating more than 1,000 jobs; community revitalization projects, new initiatives leading to greater economic opportunity for Michiganders
• Support for LG Energy Solution’s new facilities in Holland will create 1,200 jobs, further boost Michigan’s global leadership in electric vehicle manufacturing, future mobility • Four community revitalization projects including a new Spectrum Health facility in Grand Rapids to bring new vibrancy, economic opportunities to Michigan communities • New Build MI Community Grant Initiative approved to support small-scale development projects around the state
Gov. Whitmer Announces 1,200 New Jobs Resulting from LG Energy Solution’s $1.7 billion Investment and Expansion in Holland
• $1.7 billion investment by South Korean-based battery maker is company’s first major expansion in Michigan since 2010 • Michigan was chosen for the project over competing sites in other states and countries with support from Michigan Strategic Fund
Gov. Whitmer Announces First-in-the-U.S. Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Road System Contract Awarded by MDOT
Fast facts: • Electreon has been selected to build a public wireless in-road charging system to pilot on a 1-mile section of road in Detroit. • In September 2021, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer first announced the pilot initiative to develop the nation’s first wireless charging infrastructure on a public road in the U.S. right here in Michigan. • More than half of Michigan’s automotive suppliers conduct automated vehicle testing in the state. • Michigan offers nearly 600 miles of roadway equipped for connected vehicle testing, and is building the road of the future with a new 40-mile connected corridor project being led by MDOT and the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification.
Projects approved today by Michigan Strategic Fund to drive long-term economic growth across Michigan
• General Motors investing $7 billion in Lansing, Orion Township, underscoring state’s leadership in electric vehicle R&D and manufacturing • Business expansions bring $314 million in investment to Bay City, Midland • Former Eastland Mall in Harper Woods to be redeveloped into in-demand spec industrial facility • New programs approved to provide support to small, underserved businesses