Automation Alley plans to open defense office in Macomb

metromode, 6/18/2009

Automation Alley is gearing up to open a new office in Macomb County that will focus on the defense industry.

The economic development agency plans to staff between 4-6 people at the office. Automation Alley's leadership is looking at opening it in either Sterling Heights or Warren before the summer is over.

"Our intent is to find defense procurement opportunities for businesses in southeast Michigan," says Ken Rogers, executive director of Automation Alley.

Automation Alley choose Macomb County because of the federal military lab located in Warren. There are also a number of defense contractors that have set up shop in Sterling Heights.

Source: Ken Rogers, executive director of Automation Alley
Writer: Jon Zemke

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