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Morley Companies, Inc. is located at One Morley Plaza in Saginaw Charter Township.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Saginaw Future Inc. (SFI) are proud to support a major expansion project at Morley Companies, Inc.

The MEDC's Michigan Economic Growth Author-ity (MEGA) Board approved Michigan Business Tax Credits, which enabled Morley Companies to secure additional new business resulting in the creation of 90 new jobs at its Saginaw Charter Township site.

SFI and the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce worked with area legislators to modify the current MEGA law, to include health care benefi ts in the eligibility criteria. This enabled Morley Companies to be the fi rst in the State of Michigan to benefi t from the law change and attract new business as a result.

To support the project, the Saginaw Midland Bay Michigan Works! will make available up to $20,000 in incumbent worker training funds.

Christopher J. Furlo, Executive Vice President of Morley Companies, Inc., One Morley Plaza, Saginaw, Michigan, announced recently that as a result of a new,

TRW Integrated Chassis Systems, LLC plans to invest over $27 million in the former Delphi Chassis facility in the City of Saginaw, retaining 750 employees at the site.

The company began operating the former Delphi brake plant in the fall of 2007.

The Saginaw City Council unanimously supported the transfer of existing tax abatements under Public Act (P.A.) 198 and P.A. 328 earlier this month. Saginaw Future assisted the City and TRW with the abatement transfer and worked with the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce and area legislators to pass legislation allowing the transfer.

The P.A. 198 tax abatement program provides a 50% abatement of real and personal property for up to 12 years on plant and/or machinery and equip-ment. Instead of the property tax, the company pays an Industrial Facilities Tax (IFT) that refl ects the abatement savings.

P.A. 328 allows communities to abate all new personal property taxes for a period of time. TRW's

ESTABLISHED IN 1992 16 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

TRW Automotive is located at 2328 E. Genesee Ave. in the City of Saginaw.

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*Todd Hare Member - Saginaw County Board of Commissioners*Bob Van Deventer President & CEO - Saginaw County Chamber of CommerceElliot S. BertonPresident / City President - Chase Rex BlackwellPlant Manager - General Motors - Saginaw Metal Casting OperationsMichael P. GannonDirector, Divisional Human Resources - Delphi SteeringGary Glaza Former Regional President - Citizens Bank Gavin Goetz External Affairs Director - AT&TDr. Jean GoodnowPresident - Delta College

*Herbert Spence IIIChairman President & CEO - Spence Brothers*Dr. Samuel ShaheenPast ChairmanPresident - SSP Associates, Inc.*Bill Huss Vice ChairmanPlant Manager - Dow Corning HIMS*Ed BruffSecretary/Treasurer COO - Covenant HealthCare*JoAnn CraryPresident - Saginaw Future Inc.*Darnell EarleyManager - City of Saginaw

2008 SFI Board of Directors

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Bruce R. Hill Vice President & Purchaser Relations - Health-Plus of MichiganJeffrey T. Martin Community Relations Leader - The Dow Chemical Company Paul T. MooreVillage Manager - Village of Birch RunGary Shepherd International Representative - United Auto Workers Joe SmithPresident - Saginaw Labor CouncilWilliam G. WebberPresident - Sargent Docks & Terminal, Inc.Martin V. WilliamsManager - Buena Vista Charter Township

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P.A. 328 expires in 2019.TRW's Saginaw facility manufactures brake

assembly components including modules, calipers and rotors for General Motors vehicles.

Saginaw Future continues to assist the company with an incentive package for an additional investment projected for 2009.

multi-year contract with a nationwide market research provider, Morley will add 90 new, full-time associates in its Morley Interactive group.

The new positions will be located on Morley’s 13-acre campus in Saginaw Charter Township. These Morley associates will be providing outsourced business processing services for several international OEM automotive clients.

Furlo said, “This new opportunity for Morley repre-sents a critical step in securing additional revenue in domestically outsourced business processing activities within Michigan and the United States by allowing us to invest in technological infrastructure and personnel to support these undertakings.”

Morley was founded in 1863 in Saginaw. It serves a diverse client base of Fortune 500 companies through its six product groups: Group Travel; Interactive; Research; Exhibits, Displays & Experiences; Business Theater; and Performance Improvement.

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you to sign up for SFI E-News and electronic communica-tions!

SFI E-News include economic projects assisted by SFI, and other significant investments in the region.

Learn about the latest government contract seminars through the Saginaw Future Inc. Procurement Technical Assistance Center. Also, stay informed on the edu-cational opportunities being offered by local business organizations like the Saginaw Valley Manufacturers' Association.

Stay on top of new economic incentive tools in Michigan, statewide business competitions like the 21st Century Jobs Fund and business opportunities, such as NextEnergy's solar generator RFP.

For information on all of the latest business opportunities register your e-mail address, if you haven't already. Be sure to add your co-workers, clients, staff and friends.

Simply go to SaginawFuture.com/publications.htm and add your contact information to the form at the bottom of the Web page.

Also make sure SFI e-mails end up in your inbox, not your bulk or junk folders. Add sfi@saginaw future.com to your e-mail address book or trusted sender list. If you have any questions, contact Greg LaMarr at 989-754-8222 ext. 231 or e-mail glamarr@saginaw future.com

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Equipment Purchase for Mistequay

Mistequay Group Ltd. is purchasing new equipment valued at $266,000 in order to expand its capabilities.

The new equipment which includes grinding, milling, and boring machinery, will complement building upgrades made by the company just over a year ago. Computer software and hardware will also be added to complete the project.

Mistequay Group, located at 1212 N. Niagara St. in the City of Saginaw, is expected to create two new jobs.

Saginaw Future assisted the company and the community with a tax abatement application. This is Mistequay's third expansion since 2002, which totals more than $1.6 million.

Mistequay Group offers a wide range of machining and manufacturing services to a diverse base of customers in over 30 states, as well as Canada, Mexico, France and the United Kingdom.

Company customers are from a number of indus-tries that includes aircraft and aerospace, satellite, automotive, defense, agriculture, hydraulics and many more.

Mistequay Group, established in 1959, has more than 185 employees with locations in Saginaw and Standish, Michigan, along with Fort Collins,Colorado.

CMI-Schneible Co. is investing $700,000 in a new production line and is expected to add 18 employees as a result.

The company won a contract to help produce V-6 engine blocks, which will diversify its capabilities. CMI-Schneible already processes GM's Generation IV V-8 engine blocks.

Saginaw Future was able to assist the company and the community with an investment incentive, along with previous support.

In 2006, the manufacturer invested $3 million in two new process-ing cells for engine block grinding and fi nishing that led to seven workers being hired.

CMI and two other GM-Saginaw Metal Casting Operations suppliers have co-located at the former Nodular Plant site on

CMI-Schneible Invests in New Line

CMI-Schneible Co. is located at 2220 Veterans Memorial Parkway in the City of Saginaw.

Veterans Memorial Parkway since 2003. The site was formerly a contaminated brownfi eld that was re-developed through public and private sector support. The total investment to build the combined facility was $60 million.

The CMI-Schneible Group of companies includes seven facilities and over 300 employees.

Chesaning Manufacturing Company, Inc. has been producing aerospace tooling and test equipment for over 45 years. The company recently became one of fi ve preferred General Electric suppliers.

Due to a need for larger tooling capabilities, Chesaning Manufacturing found it necessary to expand its production processes. The company will purchase nearly $350,000 in new equipment and as a result of the investment, three to four new workers are expected to be hired.

SFI is assisting Chesaning Manufacturing and the community with an investment incentive and job training funds. The company manufactures everything from small hand tools to large overseas containers complete with tool sets for an engine overhaul.

In 2005, the Jetool division of Chesaning Manufacturing was selected as the Procurement Contractor of the Year by the Saginaw Future Inc. Procurement Technical Assistance Center. Its tooling and test devices are used on commercial and govern-ment air carriers for F-100 engines.

Chesaning Manufacturing - Preferred Supplier

Chesaning Manufacturing is located at307 S. 4th St. in the Village of Chesaning.

& BeyondBusiness 2008Fall4

More than $4.3 Million in Government Contracts The Saginaw Future Inc. Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) assisted

fi ve area companies attain more than $4.3 million in government contracts. The companies won a total of 36 federal government contracts in the third quarter of 2008.

The numerous products and services provided include specialized aerospace equipment, metal fabrication and prescription drugs.

The federal government is a multi-billion dollar purchaser of goods and services. States and local governments are also major purchasers of products and services. The Saginaw Future Inc. PTAC provides no fee assistance to businesses that are interested in tapping this market. Saginaw Future's Procurement Manager, Delena Spates-Allen, has over 20 years of expertise to help businesses acquire federal and state government contracts.

The services offered by the Saginaw Future Inc. PTAC include bid matching service, market research, specifi cations and standards, federal acquisition regulations, subcontracting opportunities and much more. During 2007, the Saginaw Future Inc. PTAC helped area companies win a total of 182 government contracts with a total value of more than $3.6 million.

Consultation on exporting products and/or services internationally is also provided. The Saginaw Future PTAC educates businesses through formalized seminars and one-on-one consultations.

New Capabilities for InCal

InCal Technologies purchased new equipment to expand its calibration and inspection capabilities. Computer equipment, accessories and software upgrades necessary for keeping pace with changing technology were also added.

The Buena Vista-based company invested $83,500 and created three new jobs. This is InCal's third expansion investment since 2006, which totals nearly $349,000.

The company specializes in providing dimensional calibration and Zeiss inspection coverage to meet customer needs. The third party accredited facility, established in 2004, is equipped with the very latest and highest quality measurement equipment, as well as highly qualifi ed personnel.

InCal Technologies' temperature and humidity monitored laboratory enables precision measurements to an accuracy range of .000005 of an inch. The company provides commodity calibration management and sample approval inspection data including PPAP and GP-11 requirements.

InCal Technologies is located at 3870 E. Washington in

Buena Vista Charter Township.

Pipeline to Benefit Dow Corning HIMS

Dow Corning Corporation HIMS is located at 1635 N. Gleaner Rd. in Thomas Township.

Dow Corning Corporation invested $1.16 million in its Health Industries Materials Site (HIMS) in Thomas Township. The project includes construction of a nitrogen pipeline between Hemlock Semicon-ductor Corporation and HIMS, eliminating the need for tanker deliveries.

The company is making modifi cations to its cooling tower pumps and installing a larger air compressor. HIMS is also upgrading its injection molding equip-ment to meet changing customer requirements, retaining two jobs at the facility.

This is third recent investment at HIMS total-ing nearly $11 million. SFI was able to help the company and community with an tax abatement policy. HIMS, established in 1964, is the only Dow Corning site dedicated to supplying products to the health care industry. HIMS’ products are used by customers around the world to manufacture a wide variety of health care products, including pharma-ceutical tubing, pacemaker leads and more.

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$35,000 + • Dow Corning Corporation and Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation

$25,000• Citizens Bank• Covenant HealthCare• Delphi Corporation

$10,000 - $15,000• Chase• Consumers Energy• The Dow Chemical Company• GM Powertrain - SMCO• HealthPlus of Michigan• Mobile Medical Response, Inc.• St. Mary’s of Michigan

$4,000 - $5,000• National City Bank• The Saginaw News

$2,000 - $3,999• Aleris International• Bank of America• Bavarian Inn Restaurant & Lodge• Bierlein Companies, Inc.• Braun, Kendrick, Finkbeiner PLC• Champagne & Marx Excavating, Inc.• Charter Communications• Chemical Bank• CMI-Schneible Co.• Communications Family Credit Union• Corvus Nodular Interests, LLC• Enterprise Automotive Systems• Fabiano Brothers• Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Co.• Garber Management Group• IBEW Local #557• Independent Bank• John E. Green Company• Means Industries, Inc.• Memtron Technologies Co.• Merrill Technologies Group• Morley Companies, Inc.• Pumford Construction Inc.• Rehmann Robson, PC• Riverfront Medical Realty• Saginaw Midland Bay Michigan Works!• Scientifi c Brake & Equipment Co.• Spence Brothers • Spicer Group• Stevens Worldwide Van Lines• The Straits Corporation• Wolgast Corporation

$1,000 - $1,999• 1st State Bank• Acoustical Services, Inc.• Alfe Heat Treating, Inc.• Alloy Construction Service, Inc.• Amigo Mobility International, Inc.• Art Sample Furniture• CIGNYS • JoAnn Crary• Delta College• Frank M. Polasky, PLC• Fullerton Tool Company• Glastender, Inc.• Hausbeck Pickle Company Inc.• InCal Technologies• International Materials Inc. & Saginaw Asphalt Paving Company• ITC Holdings Corporation• Lake Huron Credit Union• Lendell Manufacturing, Inc.• Michigan CardioVascular Institute• Michigan Production Machining, Inc.• Midwestern Surgical Associates• Princing & Ewend• Rifkin Scrap Iron & Metal Co.• Saginaw Bay Underwriters• Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services (STARS)• Saginaw Valley State University• Sargent Docks & Terminal and Saginaw Rock Products• SVRC Industries, Inc.

• Synergy Medical Education Alliance• Team One Credit Union• Tri-Star Trust Bank• United Auto Workers Region 1D• Wanigas Credit Union• Wigen, Tincknell, Meyer & Assoc., Inc.• William A. Kibbe & Associates, Inc.• Wolohan Enterprises Inc.• Wright-K Technology, Inc.• Yeo & Yeo

$301 - $800• A.C. Klopf Inc.• Absolute! Building Maintenance• Accurate Carbide Tool Co.• AKT Peerless Environmental Services, LLC• Andrews, Hooper & Pavlik PLC• American Maintenance & Cleaning• Audio Central Alarm• B & K Corporation• Brandle Roofi ng & Sheet Metal Co.• Central Warehouse Company /Saginaw Diversifi ed Services LLC• Chesaning Manufacturing Co.• Community State Bank• Consumers Choice Credit Union• Deisler Funeral Home• Duperon Corporation• Duro-Last Roofi ng, Inc.• E.A. Becker & Associates, Inc.• Employee Benefi t Resources, Inc.• Firstbank-Alma• Frankenmuth Credit Union• Future Insurance Agency• Gardner, Provenzano, Schauman & Thomas, P.C.• Gilbert, Smith & Borrello, P.C.• Hi-Tech Optical, Inc. & Phase Liner of Michigan, Inc.• Horizons Conference Center• HYMMCO, LLC.• Iron Workers Local 25• LB Transportation Group - Omni Warehouse• Mahar Tool Supply Co., Inc.• Masud, Patterson, Schutter, Peters, & Vary, P.C.• McNally - Nimergood Co.• Michigan Sugar Company• Miles Petroleum & Propane, Inc.• MIS Corporation - Michigan• Molitor International• Muehlenbeck Distributing Co.• Norton Accounting & Consulting• One Source Offi ce Products• Orchid Unique Orthopedic Solutions• Pinnacle Design• Prudential Anderson, Lemmer & Wilson Inc. Real Estate• Ramey's Janitorial Services• R.C. Hendrick & Son, Inc.• Remer Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.• Saginaw Medical Federal Credit Union• Severance Tool Industries• Shinners & Cook, PC• S.P.A.C.E., Inc.• SSP Associates, Inc.• Standard Electric Company• Star of The West Milling Company• The Trane Company• Thiel Electric• Total Solutions Group• Trademark Commercial Group• William F. Nelson Electric, Inc.• Wilson Realty Inc.• Wirt Financial and Leasing Services• Wirt Saginaw Stone Dock• Zatkoff Seals & Packings• Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth

$50 - $300• Delena and Ed Allen• Bailey Construction• Beattie Master Pool & Spa• Business Innovations Group• Century 21 Signature Realty• Cinderella, Inc.• CMW Real Estate, Inc.

• Concrete Cutting Specialists• Freeland Bean & Grain• General Machine Service• Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre• Investech, Inc.• J. M. Kusch, Inc.• John M. Jacobs Plumbing & Heating Inc.• Steve & Ann Jonas• King Communications Inc.• MacDonald Broadcasting Company• Maple Ridge Financial• Mast, Foulds & Co., P.C.• The Mayan Agency• MBS International Airport Commission• Micron Precision Machining• Midwest Sales, Inc.• National Pattern, Inc.• Panda Promotional Products• Pat’s Food Center• John V. Polomsky II, P.C.• RA Monk Insurance• R & R Ready-Mix, Inc.• Saginaw County Employee Credit Union• Saginaw Machine Systems• TBF Graphics/Digital• Teamtech Motorsports Equipment• Terabyte Consulting• TPI Powder Metallurgy Inc.• TSSF Architects, Inc.• Wade Trim, Inc.• Webster, Looby & Baumgarten, P.C.• Zehnder & Associates, PC• Zeilinger Wool, Co.• Zolton Law Offi ces

In-Kind• Advanced Tex Screen Printing, Inc.• Dornbos Printing Impressions• Masud, Patterson, Schutter, Peters, & Vary, P.C.• The Michigan Banner• Step Above Enterprises -Jake's Old City Grill• WNEM TV5

Local Government Contracts• County of Saginaw• City of Saginaw• Bridgeport Charter Township DDA• Buena Vista Charter Township DDA• Carrollton Township• Chesaning Township• City of Frankenmuth• City of Zilwaukee• Kochville Township• Richland Township• Saginaw Charter Township• Spaulding Township• Thomas Township• Tittabawassee Township• Village of Birch Run• Village of Chesaning• Village of Merrill• Village of St. Charles

Project Specifi c Contributors• Arnold & Gertrude Boutell Memorial Fund administered by Citizens Bank Wealth Management• AT&T Foundation• North Coast Technology Investors, LP• Robert E. Stark & Martin H. Stark Foundation

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Prints Plus Inc. has expanded its business through the purchase of a CCP650 Color Commercial Copier, which produces top quality full color copies.

The machine is also capable of delivering completely fi nished full color booklets, folded, stapled, face trimmed and/or two or three hole punched at a rate of 65 pages per minute.

The equipment will allow Prints Plus to maintain a competitive pace with the industry. The company specializes in large format commercial printing, copying, blueprints, signage and more.

The total project investment is $75,000 and will create two new jobs. Saginaw Future as-sisted the company and the community with a tax abatement.

A 32-year in-house printer for the former Baker Perkins Inc. in Saginaw, Norman LaBrenz opened Prints Plus in 1989 after the factory shut down.

In 2000, he doubled the size of his business with a 2,772 sq. ft. expansion and purchased new equipment in 2006 valued at $150,000.

Prints Plus Grows in Saginaw

Prints Plus Inc. is located at 2301 N. Michigan Ave. in the City of Saginaw.

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www.SaginawValleySites.com Launched!Saginaw Future Inc. recently launched Saginaw

ValleySites.com making access to powerful business information research only a mouse-click away. The innovative Web site is an online program to attract and expand businesses and jobs in Saginaw.

SaginawValleySites.com is a property database that features industrial, commercial, offi ce and retail properties available in Saginaw County, Michigan.

“SaginawValleySites.com provides immediate access to critical business and development information needed to facilitate job growth in Saginaw,” said JoAnn Crary, president of Saginaw Future Inc. “We’re excited to be the fi rst organization in Michigan to be using the innovative property tool.”

Saginaw Future announced the launch of the site to a crowd of private and public sector leaders at Saginaw Valley State University. Anatalio Ubalde, CEO and co-founder of GIS Planning, which built the Saginaw site, spoke on the site’s capabilities and promotional opportunities. GIS Planning is an award winning software developer that specializes in economic development. JoAnn Crary also gave a presentation on new incentive opportunities expected to spur growth in the Saginaw Valley and Michigan.

Medical Device OpportunitiesThe Michigan Life Sciences Pipe-

line is an organization dedicated to providing a thriving home for the life sciences.

In order to help grow life sciences in Michigan, the Pipeline has scheduled seminars on intellectual property (IP) creation, licensing, and management for the remainder of 2008.

Christophe Sevrain, a former health care industry executive and serial entrepreneur, will be the main presenter.

Seminar attendees will learn how to apply specifi c business processes and best practices for the health care industry. These sessions will not only cover basic concepts of intellectual property protection, but also breakthrough strategies and execution models.

Rationale and methods for identifying and negotiat-ing licensing agreements will also be covered.

The dates and locations for Michigan Life Sciences Pipeline seminars are as follows:

11/11/08 at Saginaw Valley State University in ▪ Saginaw (1 pm-5 pm)

11/20/08 at Tech-Town in Detroit (8 am-12 pm) ▪12/9/08 at Automation Alley in Troy (12 pm-4 pm) ▪

The cost to attend the interactive sessions is $195.00 (Pipeline members receive a discount) Please register on the Michigan Life Sciences Pipeline Web site at www.MichiganPipeline.com/seminars.php or call 248-593-1264.

Growth for Merrill Manufacturer

Siler Precision Machine, Inc. continues to develop and grow its Village of Merrill facility.

The company purchased a new Computer Nu-merical Control (CNC) Milling Center valued at nearly $90,000, which will result in the creation of one job.

This is Siler Precision’s fi fth investment since 2002 totaling nearly $700,000. The previous project included updating offi ce space, meeting rooms and its main lobby to accommodate its growing business.

Siler Precision was established in 1994 when owners converted a vacant car dealership into a tool and die facility. The company manufactures specifi c dies, tools, die sets and industrial molds for manufacturers, and specializes in precision and CNC machining.

The company's machinists are also know for drill-ing, boring, lathe and mill work, as well as ID and OD grinding.

Saginaw Future has worked closely with Siler and was able to assist the company and the community with tax incentives.

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Saginaw Valley State University College of Nursing and Health Sciences Building

A new College of Nursing and Health Sciences building at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) has received crucial funding from the State of Michigan. The State will provide $21 million and SVSU will issue $7 million in bonds to fi nance the remainder.

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences will house the schools of nursing, occupational therapy, kinesiology and social work under one roof. Construction of the $28 million facility is slated for 2009 and the laboratory and classroom facility may open in the summer of 2010.

"About 2,000 SVSU students are enrolled in health-science fi elds and attend classes in scattered locations across campus," said SVSU President Eric Gilbertson. "The new building will provide a central location."

SFI, Saginaw County Chamber, area business leaders and SVSU backers have lobbied in support of the project for a number of years. Statistics show that health sciences professions are the fastest growing and the State of Michigan will be facing a shortage of 7,000 nurses in two years.

The new facility will help meet the nursing demand, give opportunities for young people and support the region's medical facilities.

Region Invests in Education & Infrastructure

MBS International Airport - New Terminal Design

Proposed MBS International Airport Terminal sketch.Amigo Mobility ▪

International, Inc.The Apothecary ▪

Shoppe PharmaciesB&P Process Equipment ▪

and SystemsBavarian Inn ▪

Restaurant & LodgeCentral Warehouse ▪

CompanyChesaning ▪

Manufacturing Co.CMI-Schneible Co. ▪Danaher Motion ▪DDI Engineering ▪Delphi ▪Delphi Steering - 2 ▪The Dow Chemical ▪

CompanyDow Corning HIMS ▪Dynamic Concrete ▪EZ Pro Delivery ▪Enterprise Automotive ▪

Systems

SFI Corporate Watch Calls

Euclid Industries, Inc. ▪Fort Saginaw LLC ▪Freeland Bean & Grain ▪Hemlock Semiconductor ▪

Corporation - 2HJV Equipment ▪InCal Technologies ▪LB Transportation Group ▪Michigan Healthpark ▪Mistequay Group Ltd. ▪Morley Companies Inc. ▪Poor Boy Woodworks ▪Prints Plus Inc. ▪Purity Gas ▪Resource Management ▪

PartnersRifkin Scrap Iron & Metal ▪

- 3Saginaw Machine Systems ▪Sedona Building ▪Siler Precision ▪

Machine, Inc.SSP Associates, Inc. - 3 ▪TRW Automotive ▪

Partnering with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Saginaw Future staff members visited the following companies through the Corporate Watch program in the second quarter of 2008.

If you would like to request a meeting with SFI and MEDC representatives, please call 989-754-8222 ext. 231 or e-mail info@saginawfuture.com

After several years of discussion, plans for the new terminal building for MBS International Airport were revealed at a September event.

Those in attendance, including legislative represen-tatives, government offi cials, community leaders and media representatives from throughout the region, were the fi rst to see and hear about the innovative design of the 75,000 sq. ft terminal building, targeted for completion in three to fi ve years.

The Airport Commission approved a new terminal building that will stand northeast of the present 1960s structure. Aviation architectural fi rm, Reynolds Smith & Hills Inc., presented the airstrip plan designed environmentally friendly. The terminal will feature steel-and-glass construction that relies heavily on natural lighting to reduce the need for electricity. White pine accents and other wood trim pay homage to Saginaw's lumbering history.

The terminal is to be funded without local taxes and instead will utilize funding under the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program, along with aviation and user fees earmarked specifi cally for airports.

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Saginaw Future Inc. StaffJoAnn Crary President Steve Jonas Executive Vice President Delena Spates-AllenManager Procurement & ExportingTom MillerEconomic Development Specialist

Greg LaMarr Marketing Coordinator

Stephanie Bauer Accountant

Lisa Dobbins OfficeManager

Sarah Richardson Procurement Technician

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Saginaw Future Inc. 2008 Performance Report 2008 First Second Third YTD Goal Quarter Quarter Quarter Total Business Expansions 24 6 5 7 18 Businesses Attracted 7 1 2 1 4 Jobs Created 500 31 176 30 237 # of Gov’t Contracts 200 63 62 36 161 Value of Gov’t Contracts $5 M $7.88 M $13.38 M $4.32 M $25.58 M Value of New Investment NGE $9.98 M $48.97 M $29.68 M $88.63 M

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