What incentives were offered from the State of Michigan to build this plant?
The Michigan Strategic Fund approved $12.5 million in Community Development Block Grant funds for the City of Coldwater for infrastructure improvements, land acquisition, workforce development and on-the-job training for the new development. Additionally, a land transfer agreement between the city of Coldwater and Coldwater Township will allow Coldwater to contribute $4.5 million toward the project for infrastructure improvements at the site, including water and sewer main extensions and a new municipal electric overhead distribution line. That support is part of an overall package of local and state support that will total $55 million. This also includes nearly $16 million in tax savings as a result of the recently approved personal property tax reform.

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1. Who is the Clemens family?
2. Who are Clemens family’s partners on this project?
3. Who are Clemens public partners on this project?
4. What is the anticipated time line for the new plant?
5. What is the total investment for the project?
6. What specific products will be processed in the facility? Where will they be sold?
7. What makes Clemens’ pork products unique from what is currently on the market?
8. Why did Clemens decide to build this facility?
9. Why did Clemens choose the state of Michigan for the location of the plant?
10. What incentives were offered from the State of Michigan to build this plant?
11. How did Clemens choose Coldwater, Michigan?
12. What kind of jobs can people in and around Coldwater expect?
13. Will the plant be a good neighbor?
14. Where exactly will this facility be located?
15. What is Clemens’ commitment to animal care?
16. What kind of role will Clemens play in the Coldwater community?