Alternative energy, aerospace and technology head the list of industries receiving huge tax incentive packages from the State of Michigan aimed at creating thousands of jobs across the state. After years of job losses, the incentives hold the promise of economic revitalization and help for Michigan families.
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HOLLAND -- They won't come all at once; some could take as much as five or 10 years to arrive.
But in a region and state hungry for bright economic news, today's announcement that more than 1,100 jobs could be created through expansions by five area companies was hailed by officials from Grand Rapids to the Lakeshore.
The expansions are among 20 statewide expected to receive Michigan tax incentives today that officials say will create 6,853 direct jobs, plus another 2,600 spin-offs.
In West Michigan, much of the growth will be in Zeeland and Holland, where nearly 900 jobs are anticipated through three expansions.
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