MICHIGAN – Three businesses are expanding in Battle Creek, Kentwood and Kalkaska, creating nearly 200 jobs with more than $31 million in capital investment, according to a news release from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office.

“Today’s announcements will build on Michigan’s economic momentum, creating nearly 200 good-paying manufacturing jobs,” said Governor Whitmer. “I want to thank Warbird, Protec, and Weiss Technik for choosing to invest in Michigan. Let’s keep working together to strengthen our economic development tools so we can help more workers and businesses make it in Michigan.”

ProTec Panel and Truss, a manufacturer of engineered wood roof trusses, is expanding in Battle Creek by investing $3 million and creating 50 new jobs.

The custom engineered components designer purchased a v

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