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First Aired August 12, 2023 Ford Motor Company’s intent to build a new battery plant in Marshall, Michigan presents an interesting opportunity: The chance to build a new manufacturing facility from the ground up. On this episode of Community Matters, we ask manufacturing consultant Mike Craig of the west-Michigan-based GKW Business Solutions to help us understand what innovations Ford might …
First Aired August 5, 2023 In an update on the Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan project, Jim Durian, CEO of the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance (MAEDA) tells Community Matters the unbuilt plant is already attracting allied industies. Durian said a concrete mixing company, Shafer Redi-Mix, intends to buy a space at The Brooks industrial and research park – a move that …
First Aired August 5, 2023 UPDATE: After this story was published, efforts to move the next hearing to later August 2023 did not eventuate. A hearing was heard on August 9, 2023, as originally scheduled. A final written decision from the judge in the case is expected in late August 2023. Opponents of the Ford BlueOval …
First Aired July 29, 2023 With the expected Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan plant in Marshall, some may be wondering: When can I apply for one of the 2500 jobs expected? What type of jobs will they be? What skills would I need? At press time, Ford had not offered insights yet into many of those details. …
First Aired July 22, 2023 A member of the legal team representing the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance (MAEDA) tells Community Matters he does not believe the Committee for Marshall – Not the Megasite will win its lawsuit. Attorney Richard Lindsey believes a written opinion in the case released July 17, 2023 by Judge William Marietti – which shot down an …
First Aired July 22, 2023 In his first interview with Community Matters since a judge ruled against a proposed preliminary injunction meant to stop work at the Marshall (Michigan) Megasite, Glenn Kowalske talks about next steps. A member of the Committee for Marshall – Not the Megasite, Kowalske offers a peek into the committee’s thinking while work continues …
First Aired July 15, 2023 Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) of Michigan’s 45th House District joins Community Matters to discuss a number of current events. First, Lightner offers her perspective after having voted “no” on the incentive package for the proposed Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan at the Marshall Megasite. Lightner also discusses the recent state budget process, …
First Aired July 8, 2023 Marshall Mayor Jim Schwartz returns to Community Matters to discuss the planned Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan eyed for the Megasite property, saying a “majority is very, very strong in support of this taking place.” Amid some resistance – including a lawsuit filed by the “Committee for Marshall – Not the Megasite” to stop …
