Farmers Insurance expansion in Caledonia could bring 1,600 jobs

A massive expansion of an insurance provider in Caledonia could mean 1,600 new West Michigan jobs during the next 12 years.

According to excerpts from the story:

Farmers Insurance planned to break ground this morning on an expansion that could bring another 1,600 jobs to its campus here. First announced in June by Gov. Jennifer Granholm, the $84.4 million addition will including a call center and printing and distribution operation.

The call center portion of the project, first described as a two-story building, is going to be three stories with 100,000 square feet more than was announced in June. Steve Boshoven, president of Farmers Specialty Lines, said the additional space will provide the company with more flexibility.

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