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Muskegon Heights-based Webb Chemical Plans $4 Million Expansion, Looking to Hire

Webb Chemical currently pulls 10% of its staff from within the city limits of Muskegon Heights. Webb CFO and owner Brad Hilleary indicated that many jobs available of late or will be available soon are warehousing jobs. Ability to operate a forklift is necessary, but more importantly chemical handling experience is of high importance. “Chemicals scare people,” said Hilleary. “I need that comfort level of someone who’s had that experiences before.”

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Brewing In Muskegon? A Likely Possibility

Last week, a web site popped up at unrulybrewing.com that states a location of “Muskegon, MI” and an arrival date of 2012, encouraging visitors to sign up for future updates. This week, the City of Muskegon’s Planning Commission for Thursday is set to add definitions for “Brewpub”, “Micro Brewery”, “Brewery”, “Small Winery”, “Winery”, “Small Distillery” and “Distillery” to its zoning ordinance.

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200 Turkeys and Other Food Distributed By 103.7 The Beat and Community Partners

103.7 The Beat did the turkey giveaway with support or cooperation from several partners including Pepsico, Cole’s Quality Foods and Meijer stores. Project Homeless Connect provided supplies as well, a collaborative that involved Michigan Works!, 211, Goodwill, and Care Source.

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