LANSING – As part of a statewide plan to speed up construction projects and create tens of thousands of jobs for Michigan workers, State Representative Mary Valentine (D-Norton Shores) today announced two new projects that will create 120 local jobs.
"This is very exciting news for our community," Valentine said. "These projects will not only create jobs now, but will also help to build a strong workforce for Michigan and attract 21st century job providers to our state."
Using a mix of state, federal and local funding, Muskegon County Airport will begin a
$2.6 million upgrade, creating 40 new jobs, and Muskegon Community College will begin building a $5 million Student
Services Building, creating 80 new jobs.
The projects are just two of hundreds of construction projects at universities, colleges, airports, military facilities and state parks across the state that will help create more than 29,000 jobs for Michigan's workers. They are part of a plan to pump $1.8 billion into the economy and help move Michigan forward.
"In order to continue moving forward we must invest in our workforce," Valentine said. "These projects will get our workers back on the job – plain and simple. Every job we create makes a difference to our working families and helps put Michigan back on track."