News Summary West Michigan is bracing for significant job losses as Howard Miller, a historic clock manufacturer, announces plans to close, affecting approximately 195 employees. MillerKnoll is also set to shut down a facility, reallocating jobs, while the parent company of Marshall Excelsior plans to close three locations, impacting 71
News Summary General Motors announced a $4 billion investment over the next two years to enhance vehicle production at three U.S. plants. This investment will allow GM to assemble over two million vehicles each year, responding to market demands and adapting to consumer preferences, including a shift towards electric vehicles.
News Summary Michigan’s manufacturing sector has announced over $13 billion in investments since 2022, aiming to revive the state’s economy and create thousands of jobs. Key projects include Ford’s BlueOval Battery Park and expansions from companies like Acculevel Inc. and Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet. However, concerns over new regulatory restrictions may
News Summary General Motors has announced a $4 billion investment to shift production from Mexico to three key facilities in Michigan, Kansas, and Tennessee. This strategic move aims to create approximately 2,300 new jobs while retaining 1,000 existing positions. The investment signals a shift towards gas-powered vehicles at the Orion
News Summary General Motors announced a $4 billion investment aimed at enhancing its U.S. manufacturing capabilities. This funding will focus on three facilities, shifting production towards gas-powered vehicles and electric models, reflecting GM’s adaptive strategies in response to EV demand fluctuations. The investment is expected to create jobs and support
News Summary The U.S. Energy Department has mandated the continuation of the J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant operations in Ottawa County, Michigan, until at least late August 2025. This decision comes amidst concerns about potential electricity supply shortfalls. While local officials support the extension for grid stability, environmental groups criticize
News Summary LACROIX Electronics has announced the closure of its manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan, resulting in the layoff of 115 employees. This decision is part of a broader strategy to withdraw from North America by 2025 due to declining revenue and market uncertainties. Alongside the Grand Rapids plant,
News Summary On April 29, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a significant mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, introducing 21 F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets to replace the aging A-10 fleet. The announcement marked a rare moment of bipartisan cooperation as Trump embraced Governor Gretchen Whitmer. This initiative aims
News Summary Detroit, Michigan, is abuzz with recent changes to auto tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, aimed at reshaping the auto manufacturing landscape. The new executive order cancels the stacking of tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts, providing automakers significant relief. Companies will benefit from partial tariff rebates
News Summary Heartland Recreational Vehicles has announced the closure of its Sturgis manufacturing facility, affecting 121 jobs in the community. This decision comes just 18 months after the plant opened and is framed as a ‘business necessity.’ The closure raises concerns about the local economy and job availability, despite the
