How Many Jobs is Gentex Planning in Right to Work Michigan?

Gentex Corporation is planning to expand soon in Right to Work Zeeland, Michigan. In order to accomplish this, the company is investing $300 million toward the project. As a result, this will create 500 new jobs for the area. So this is an exciting economic development!

From Area Development Magazine:

“We’re excited to announce that after two years of analyzing our manufacturing and R&D footprint, we’ve reached an agreement with the State of Michigan that supports our long-standing commitment to the state and provides the incentives necessary to facilitate our future growth initiatives in Michigan.” [“¦]

“Congratulations to the entire Gentex team on your continued success here in Michigan. We appreciate your vote of confidence in West Michigan’s talented workforce and the Zeeland community as you grow your company. [“¦] We are grateful to the Governor, legislators and local officials for their continued support of critical tools that make projects like this possible. We’re pleased to work with local partners like Lakeshore Advantage, the City of Zeeland, and Zeeland Charter Township to ensure Gentex remains a key partner in our work to grow this critical high tech, advanced industry in West Michigan.” [“¦]

“Gentex is our region’s largest employer and is an excellent example of a future-focused company expanding and providing high-skilled jobs in West Michigan. [“¦] We are honored to support the growth of this local turned global company and we celebrate their continued success.”

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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