News Archive
Shiawassee County Schools Tour Businesses to Celebrate National Manufacturing Day
October 7, 2019 - In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, held annually on the first Friday of October, students from across Shiawassee County gathered to learn about careers in modern manufacturing. The day began at the D’Mar Center with presentations from Lory Thayer of MiSTEM Network and Justin Horvath of the Shiawassee...
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SEDP Convenes Quarterly Investor Update
September 26, 2019 -
The Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership hosted members at Muzzy Pheasant Farm to provide an update on the previous quarter’s activities, offer networking, and participate in an outdoor skills academy. In addition, representatives of the Raise Up Shiawassee initiative presented opportunities for the Shiawassee County business community to connect...
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MEDC Helps To Bring 45 Sites Across Michigan Closer to “Shovel Ready” Status, Including 3 in Shiawassee County
August 27, 2019 -
LANSING,
Mich. – Forty-five industrial sites submitted by communities
and local partners around Michigan have been awarded $3.3 million in site
readiness grants, the
Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. Awarded through the
new competitive Michigan Build Ready Sites program, the targeted grant program
of the Site Readiness Improvement program, the grants...
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SEDP’s Horvath Receives Robert Seighart Award for Enthusiasm for the Economic Development Profession from Michigan Economic Developers Association
August 26, 2019 -
Michigan Economic Developers Association's (MEDA) Robert Sieghart Award for Enthusiasm for the Economic Development Profession recipient is someone who enjoys economic development and understands the importance of the profession to all communities. This individual is interested in bringing more professionals into the fold with their passion and dedication. They know ...
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Custom Transporters Receives Approval for Rezoning, Moves Forward With Warehousing Facility
August 16, 2019 -
On Thursday, August 15th the Shiawassee County
Board of Commissioners voted to approve a rezoning request for a site on the
corner of M-52 and Tyrell Rd. The request was made by Custom Transporters, who
is seeking to build a 4,000 square foot storage facility on the site. The rezoning
is...
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New Business Expansion in Shiawassee County, Two Community Development Projects Bring Investment, Jobs to Michigan
August 1, 2019 -
Great Lakes
Fusion is looking to expand its business and add new equipment at its existing
footprint in Vernon Township to begin production of a new hard fusion-welded
product. The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of
$2.65 million and create 40 jobs, resulting in a $250,000 Michigan Business
Development...
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SEDP Hosts Housing Development Summit With 100 in Attendance
July 31, 2019 - On Tuesday, July 30th the SEDP convened stakeholders from across the development world to discuss housing growth in Shiawassee County. Attendees included housing developers, contractors, landowners, and financiers. The goal of the event was to introduce the market need for new homes in the community and facilitate networking among partners...
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Business and Community Liaison Hired, Begins Work
July 9, 2019 -
On May 6, 2019, the Shiawassee Regional
Education Service District (RESD) Board of Education approved Leyna Miller’s
hiring as the new Business and Community Liaison. The Business Liaison position
is a shared position funded by the Mid-Michigan MiSTEM Network, Shiawassee
Economic Development Partnership (SEDP), and the Shiawassee RESD. In her new...
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Great Lakes Family of Companies Awarded Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership Project of the Year in Surprise Announcement
June 27, 2019 -
Caledonia Twp – As a part of today’s Annual Meeting of Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership (SEDP), a surprise announcement was made awarding the Great Lakes Family of Companies, made up of Great Lakes Fusion, Great Lakes Fabrication and Machining, Great Lakes Ready Mix, and Great Lakes Rental and...
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Available Job Openings Across Shiawassee County
April 29, 2019 -
SEDP has compiled a list of open positions at a number of employers throughout Shiawassee County. The list of companies, positions, and how to apply or learn more can be found in the chart below:
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