Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces Welch Foods Expansion Creating Up to 57 Jobs in Southwest Michigan

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce that Welch Foods is expanding its operations in the village of Lawton, where it will create up to 57 jobs for Michigan workers.

The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of $26.2 million, supported by $588,725 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds awarded to Van Buren County. Michigan was chosen for the project over competing sites in several other states.

"Michigan's business climate and highly skilled workforce provide an environment where businesses like Welch's can grow and thrive, creating good-paying jobs for Michiganders," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. "We're pleased that this iconic brand has chosen to expand in Michigan, helping to continue to grow our state's vital agribusiness industry. With the help of companies like Welch Foods, we can build back our state's economy stronger than ever." 

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