Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist makes visit to Battle Creek Monday By Will Kriss
Jul 26, 2021 | 10:01 PM
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Monday, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II spoke with a series of small business owners, small manufacturers and advocacy organizations in Battle Creek as part of the ongoing MI Small Business Summer tour.
Gilchrist says these events are bringing together small business owners, advocates, support organizations and lenders as part of a statewide effort to inform a comprehensive strategy for small business investment in Michigan, with today’s summit focused on future-proofing the manufacturing sector.
“Ensuring our manufacturers are positioned to grow and create good jobs across Michigan is critical as we move into a state of recovery and growth following the pandemic,” Gilchrist said. “Through important conversations like those happening today with manufacturers, we can determine how to invest billions of critical feder