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Southwest Michigan First last week announced the cumulative impact of its economic development and community efforts thus far in 2021 to support job creation throughout the seven-county Southwest Michigan region it serves.
Most recently announced July 26 by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, economic development grants in support of two new manufacturing campuses in Sturgis were issued for manufacturers Heartland Recreational Vehicles and Cruiser RV.
The projects are expected to support 450 new jobs in St. Joseph County.
These jobs bring the total jobs announced year-to-date by the regional economic catalyst to 568 with accompanying total investment of $46.8 million.
Earlier announcements touted economic developments in Portage and Decatur.
