Hilite International Expands in Right To Work Michigan

Hilite International is growing its location in Whitehall, Michigan. They plan to soon invest $9.6 million, which will go toward expansion. After recently meeting impressive goals, the company is now eligible for special grants. These grants will go toward creating new jobs, which will help the community and provide economic growth opportunities. To be exact, they expect to create 108 new jobs within the next couple of years.

From Area Development Magazine:

A majority of the jobs created as a result of this project will be entry-level positions [. This will bring] new opportunities to area residents and offering a path to higher-wage jobs. […]

“Hilite’s expansion in Whitehall strengthens the company’s presence in West Michigan and brings good jobs for area residents. […] This is another signal that economic recovery efforts are having an impact[. W]e look forward to working with the company as it continues to grow in Michigan.â€

“The city and the local Development Finance Authority are [happy] about the facility expansion […] by HiLite International. […] Their significant investment and substantial creation of jobs as we re-engage Michigan’s economy is a very welcomed relief to the economic crisis brought on during what will certainly be one of the most challenging years most of us will experience.

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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