Bessemer gets $28,000 state grant for industrial park

By P.J. GLISSON

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BESSEMER — The city of Bessemer has received a $28,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, according to a Tuesday announcement.

Targeted for the Bessemer Industrial Park, the grant was awarded through MEDC’s Michigan Build Ready Sites Program, which is part of the corporation’s Site Readiness Improvement Program.

“The city is very excited to have the opportunity to develop more robust packets for developers and entrepreneurs to help attract new businesses and jobs to our industrial park,” said Charly Loper, Bessemer city manager.

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