The Uptown Business Improvement District meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 8:15 AM has been cancelled. Please note: The Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority meeting will take place as scheduled on September 4, 2024, at 8:00 AM. If you have any questions, you may contact the Economic Development Department by email at econdevshrd@grcity.us or by phone at 616-456-3431.
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Published on January 19, 2022
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), on January 18, 2022, announced that recycling company, PADNOS is expanding operations with a 6.6 million dollars investment in the city of Wyoming.
“Michigan’s business climate and highly skilled workforce provide an environment where businesses like PADNOS can grow and thrive, creating good jobs for Michiganders,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “We’re pleased that this longstanding Michigan company has chosen to expand in our state. With the help of companies like PADNOS, we can continue growing Michigan’s economy.”
PADNOS has been in the scrap management business for over a century and has several locations all over Michigan. They recycle plastic, paper, metal, and electronics. They are extending operations into recycling ocean-bound plastic. This addition will be at the facility in the city of Wyoming and will result in 50 new jobs in the city.
Read the full press release from the MEDC here.