LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jon Bumstead on Tuesday applauded the announcement from the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) regarding state support for a wastewater project and business investment in Muskegon County.
The MSF board approved a $28 million Strategic Site Readiness Program grant for the city of Norton Shores and Muskegon County to repair and modernize a wastewater system that has been serving residents and businesses in Norton Shores, Muskegon Heights, Fruitport, and the city of Muskegon for over 50 years. The overall cost to address the matter is estimated to be about $64.5 million.
“I am very excited about this vital infrastructure project and the opportunities it will bring the people of West Michigan,” said Bumstead, R-Norton Shores. “This is the type of long-term investments we should be making to enhance our communities, energize our economy and improve the lives of Michigan families.”
The MSF board also approved a $5 million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant for Chobani’s subsidiary, LCT Opco LLC, to expand its La Colombe coffee manufacturing facility in Norton Shores to meet increased demand for its ready-to-drink Draft Latte coffee products. The project is expected to create 337 jobs and retain 312 jobs.
“Chobani’s plan to invest $567 million in West Michigan shows a tremendous commitment to our region and is great news for local farmers and workers throughout our state,” Bumstead said. “I applaud Chobani, state officials and local leaders for their work to make this opportunity a reality.”
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