Michigan governor signs $1.5 billion in business incentives
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Monday to spend $1.5 billion on economic development efforts for businesses, including possible funds to build a General Motors factory to manufacture electric vehicle batteries in the Lansing area.
The legislation creates the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund, which will be funded from state revenue with $1 billion to be used for assistance to companies.
Funds totaling $409 million will also be allocated to support restaurants, gyms and other areas of business highly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The legislation, which includes four bills, passed the GOP-led Legislature with bipartisan support last week.
“Thanks to the effective collaboration between legislative leadership, my administration, and community and business leaders, I signed bills that will back small businesses and empower Michigan to grow and attract billions in investment and create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs,” Whitmer said in a news release Monday.
GM’s plans to build its third U.S.-based electric vehicle battery plant were announced earlier this month. GM said the plant would cost as much as $2.5 billion to build and employ up to 1,700 people, starting operation in 2025.
Other large-scale opportunities could be coming Michigan’s way if the state can lure in businesses, said Wendy Block, vice president of Business Advocacy and Member Engagement for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, earlier this month.
The Michigan Manufacturer’s Association echoed Block’s sentiment in the news release from the governor’s office.
Trivia Night planned for first OCBA Bar Night Out Jan. 20
The Oakland County Bar Association will kick off the first of a new series of memorable, activity-centered networking events designed to help members form relationships through shared fun experiences.
The premier Bar Night Out event will feature Trivia Night on Thursday, January 20, at Mojave Cantina, 48 W 14 Mile Rd. in Clawson.
The virtual trivia nights were such a hit last year that the OCBA is bringing them back live. Attendees will be broken into teams for a fun test of their knowledge and a chance to win bragging rights and OCBA swag. Participants can grab some friends and colleagues and register as a team, or sign up individually.
Check in, networking, appetizers, and a cash bar will begin at 6 p.m. The game will start promptly at 6:45 p.m.
Cost to attend is $25 for OCBA members and $35 for non-members. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
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