(12/09/11) - A Michigan-based retailer is not only moving into a new area, but it also wants to get bigger.
The Swartz Creek city manager says Meijer has submitted amended plans to build a store in Swartz Creek on Morrish Road just off I-69.
Back in 2006, the site plan called for a store being built closer to 207,000 square feet. Then it went down to around 160,000.
Under the amended plan, the store would be closer to the orginal size.
City leaders will look over the amended plan next month.
City Manger Paul Bueche says the store will add many new jobs. "Anytime you can build close to 200,000 square feet of new construction retail, that will create 300-400 new jobs. I think that is profound."
Bueche also says contractors have been calling his office inquiring about the propriety which could lead to additional businesses and construction.
The project has been in the works since 2006.
Site work did began in October.
There is no opening date, but the city manager says construction could start next year.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:05:13 GMT
(06/19/13) - Thousands of teachers, administrators, and parents are rallying for public education at the state capitol in Lansing. The Save Michigan's Public School Rally is expected to last a couple
Some say a plan to dissolve struggling school districts, including one in Mid-Michigan, is an attack on public schools.
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(6/19/13) - Recovering cancer patients in Flint are going to have a brand new place to call home. McLaren held a housewarming party for their newly-built Hospitality House. Cancer patients will be able
(6/19/13) - Recovering cancer patients in Flint are going to have a brand new place to call home. McLaren held a housewarming party for their newly-built Hospitality House. Cancer patients will be able
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:03 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:03:04 GMT
(06/19/2012) The Republican-led Michigan Senate has given the green light to bills that will allow the state to selectively dissolve troubled school districts and send the students to neighboring schools. The
(06/19/2012) The Republican-led Michigan Senate has given the green light to bills that will allow the state to selectively dissolve troubled school districts and send the students to neighboring schools. The
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:49:51 GMT
(6/19/13) - We are getting our very first look inside of the new and improved 501 Bar and Grill in downtown Flint. The restaurant took over the space next door, previously occupied by Wizeguys Pizza and
(6/19/13) - We are getting our very first look inside of the new and improved 501 Bar and Grill in downtown Flint. The restaurant took over the space next door, previously occupied by Wizeguys Pizza and
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:44:03 GMT
(6/19/13) - The Saginaw School board votes YES tonight on the next part of their 5-year deficit elimination plan which includes school closures and 31 teacher layoffs. As we've reported, the district
(6/19/13) - The Saginaw School board votes YES tonight on the next part of their 5-year deficit elimination plan which includes school closures and 31 teacher layoffs. As we've reported, the district
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:41:14 GMT
(06/19/2013) The fate of a gene see county school building is in limbo tonight leaving parents and teaching wondering where their kids will attend classes next year. The Genesee Area Skill Center is
The fate of a Genesee county school building is in limbo tonight leaving parents and teaching wondering where their kids will attend classes next year.
