Congratulations to the brand new Ecorse Commons Industrial Park, a new business site that will transform what was an eyesore into a source of nearly 200 good-paying jobs and place another Wayne County property back onto the tax roll. This new NorthPoint Development project is expected to include $33 million in investment and two Class A buildings totaling over 650,000 square-feet suited for air cargo, logistics/distribution, freight forwarding, and manufacturing users.

Last week's celebratory ribbon-cutting event was attended by:

Khalil Rahal - Wayne County Director of Economic Development and Assistant Wayne County Executive

Kamal Alsawafy - Business Development Manager, Wayne County Economic Development Department

Brent Miles- Chief Marketing Officer NorthPoint Development

Mayor Leroy Burcroff- Mayor of Romulus

Robert McCraight- Director of Public Service and Economics Development

Jeffery Lowrey- President of the Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce

Chris Girdwood- Director of Aerotropolis

Kristi Hay- DHL station Manager

Don Hearn- CEO and President of Hearn Industrial

Jacob Busacker- Pitney Bowes Warehouse Manager