Midwest Fastener announces large expansion in Portage, Decatur; additional plans for downtown Kalamazoo property By Will Kriss
Jun 15, 2021 | 3:49 PM
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced two projects in Southwest Michigan that are expected to create 90 new jobs in Portage and Decatur.
“Today’s $10.8 million investment by Midwest Fastener will create jobs and uplift communities in Southwest Michigan,” Governor Whitmer said. “This project will help us continue Michigan’s economic jumpstart with 90 good-paying jobs in Portage and Decatur and additional housing in Kalamazoo. We will stay laser-focused on expanding economic opportunity for Michiganders across the state by creating jobs, supporting small businesses, and adding vibrancy to downtown areas.”
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Regulatory costs increase new home prices
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The National Association of Home Builders announced almost a quarter cost of new homes is tied to regulatory fees at all government levels.
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National Association of Home Builders announced almost a quarter cost of new homes is tied to regulatory fees at all government levels.
One West Michigan builder said it doesn t stop there, even if you re buying an older home.
About 23% of the cost of a new home is tied to regulatory fees, meaning on a $300,000 house around $71,000 goes to pay those fees.
Drive-thru vaccine clinic scheduled for May 5 in Portage
Updated Apr 29, 2021;
Posted Apr 29, 2021
The Portage Senior Center, in partnership with Advanced Health Pharmacy, will host a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 1-5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5 at the senior center, located at 320 Library Ln. (MLive file photo | Joel Bissell)
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PORTAGE, MI Anybody 18 and up who is still looking to get vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus will have an opportunity to do so next Wednesday in Portage.
The Portage Senior Center, in partnership with Advanced Health Pharmacy, will host a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 1-5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5 at the senior center, located at 320 Library Lane.
Pfizer breaks ground on new pharmaceutical production facility
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The drugmaker will break ground Wednesday on the multi-story, 420,000-square-foot (39,019-square-meter) building on Pfizer’s global manufacturing campus in Portage, MLive.com reported.
It is expected to bring 450 new jobs to the area. The $465 million facility is expected to be in operation in 2025, according to Pfizer.
The new facility will initially manufacture the pain medicine known as Dynastat, which is supplied to several international countries, Pfizer said.
Pfizer worked with German partner company BioNTech to create a COVID-19 vaccine that won U.S. regulatory approval last year.