By James Felton and Hannah Mose
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MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) — General Motors has made a major investment in mid-Michigan, with $579 million headed to the Flint Engine Operations plant and $216 million to the Bay City GPS plant.
The lion’s share of that money will go toward building Small Block V-8 gas engines.
“This is an investment in our future,” said Congressman Dan Kildee.
Kildee said the move by GM extends far beyond the assembly line.
“Good paychecks that support our neighborhoods, that support our communities, create that more stable sense of community, that connection that we all share with one another,” Kildee said.
Kristina Johnston, chief operating officer of the Flint and Genesee Group said she agrees.
“It’s a great testament to the opportunity we have here and businesses seeing that in us, so we’re excited about this announcement,”…
