But as local economic development officials worked with Ford and other prospective investors, it became clear they needed a much bigger footprint.
The rest has been earmarked by economic development officials for suppliers and other developments.
In Marshall, residents petitioned to hold a referendum on the project, gathering over 800 signatures in a city of 6,800.
She believes factory workers will move to Marshall to work for Ford.
He notes that the factory he works at, in nearby Battle Creek, has struggled to find skilled workers.
Persons:
Fred, Joan Chapman, Ben Klayman MARSHALL, Fred Chapman, ”, That’s, Chapman, Joe Biden, Gabby Bruno, Glenn Kowalske, “, Ford's Bruno, Ford, Bruno, CATL's, James Durian, Durian, Sue Damron, Marshall, he’s, Timothy Aeppel, Ben Klayman, Dan Burns, Nick Zieminski
Organizations:
Ford Motor Co, Ford Motor, Census, Ford, Amperex Technology Co, Amazon, Marshall, Economic Development Alliance, Thomson
Locations:
Marshall Township , Michigan, U.S, Mich, Marshall, Kalamazoo, New York City, China, Calhoun County, Battle, Mexico, New York, Marshall , Michigan