Rep. Neyer celebrates Competitiveness Fund investments strengthening Michigan dairy industry - Michigan House Republicans
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State Rep. Jerry Neyer today celebrated Make It in Michigan Competitiveness Fund investments supporting major Chobani and fairlife expansion projects that are bringing more than $1.2 billion in private investment, hundreds of new jobs, and new opportunities for Michigan dairy farmers. Neyer worked behind the scenes to help advance funding supporting Chobani's major expansion of its La Colombe coffee manufacturing facility in Norton Shores. He also recently joined company and community leaders at the groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the project. "This is what I want to see more of in Michigan: Michigan milk being turned into Michigan-made products by Michigan workers," said Neyer (R-Shepherd). "As a dairy farmer, I know the work that goes into producing that milk and how much it means when companies choose to invest here and create new markets for what our farmers produce. I was proud to help advocate for the funding needed to support this project and even prouder to stand there at the groundbreaking and see it moving forward." Chobani plans to invest up to $567 million to expand its La Colombe facility, creating 337 new jobs while retaining 312 existing positions. The facility produces ready-to-drink coffee products using milk sourced from Michigan dairy farms and cooperatives. The expansion is expected to dramatically increase Chobani's demand for Michigan dairy products...
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