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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2026 Contacts: Trevor Friedeberg President and CEO of GMED 989-450-9242 [email protected] Chobani Brewing Up $567M Investment to Expand La Colombe in Norton Shores as one of Muskegon County’s Largest-Ever Economic Development Projects Moves Forward State approval underscores Muskegon County’s strength as a manufacturing destination powered by strategic location, robust infrastructure, ...

Muskegon County, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) is pleased to announce the approval of a tax abatement supporting an expansion project by Soils & Structures at its headquarters located at 6480 Grand Haven Road in Norton Shores. The project represents a $2.7 million capital investment and reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to Muskegon ...

Muskegon County, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) is pleased to announce two major expansion projects by GE Aerospace in Muskegon and Norton Shores, representing a combined $75 million investment and the creation of up to 160 new jobs over the next two years. These projects strengthen GE Aerospace’s manufacturing capabilities across both aerospace ...

On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) hosted Beyond Boundaries: Automation, a panel discussion held at the Muskegon Innovation Hub at GVSU. The event brought together industry leaders and manufacturing experts to explore how automation and AI are transforming operations, reshaping the workforce, and positioning Muskegon County for a competitive future. Moderated ...

Muskegon, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) is pleased to announce the appointment of Trevor Friedeberg as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Friedeberg, a seasoned economic development professional with a proven track record of regional collaboration and business attraction, will officially step into the role on June 2, 2025. Friedeberg currently serves ...

(GRAND RAPIDS, MICH) – West Michigan economic development organizations Greater Muskegon Economic Development, Lakeshore Advantage, and The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), announces that $1.3 million in funding from the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program will help spur the development of 7 placemaking projects across the region. The ...

Muskegon, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) has appointed Frank Peterson as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Kelsey Rhoda as Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) in anticipation of the planned departure of current GMED President Marla Schneider in early January. Frank Peterson currently serves as the Vice President of Operations for the WheelFish Group and ...

Muskegon, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) announced today that Marla Schneider is stepping down as President and CEO, embarking on a new chapter in her career as the President and CEO of Cornerstone Alliance, located in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Her last day at GMED will be January 3, 2025. Schneider, who has led the organization ...

Norton Shores, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) is pleased to announce that Rollon Corporation, a subsidiary of The Timken Company, is constructing a 147,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Norton Shores. The new facility will produce linear motion systems for advanced robotics and automation applications across a range of industries, including industrial ...

Redevelopment of the Park Includes Installation of a Splash Pad and Public Restrooms Muskegon Heights, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED), in cooperation with the Community Foundation for Muskegon County (CFFMC), is thrilled to announce that the City of Muskegon Heights has received funding from a DNR SPARK grant to redevelop Rowan Park, an ...