[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 56 (Wednesday, April 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E444]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        GRAND OPENING OF THE CONSUMERS ENERGY INNOVATION CENTER

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                            HON. TIM WALBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 13, 2016

  Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the grand 
opening of the Consumers Energy Innovation Center.
  Located in downtown Jackson, Michigan, the center will be home to 
Consumers Energy employees, CP Federal Credit Union, the Heat and 
Warmth Fund and the Anchor Initiative headquarters.
  This initiative is an effort to promote Jackson's downtown area as a 
vibrant place to live, work, and innovate. Consumers Energy and CP 
Federal Credit Union are among the more than 20 area employers that 
have committed to the revitalization program.
  The building will feature a floor that is dedicated to community 
growth and will serve as a collaborative space available to the 
building's tenants. This will allow further collaboration between 
Consumers Energy and The Heat and Warmth Fund on the development of 
energy assistance options for Michigan residents in need.
  Consumers Energy--headquartered in Jackson--has demonstrated a 
commitment to its hometown by investing resources into the positive 
transformation of the city.
  On April 15, this innovative hub will open its doors for the first 
time. The building, which had previously stood vacant for over 10 
years, will now serve as a center filled with new ideas and state-of-
the-art tools to support economic expansion.
  I applaud Consumers Energy for its continued commitment to our 
community and congratulate them on the opening of the new Innovation 
Center. I look forward to the solutions, discoveries, and positive 
impact that will undoubtedly result from this investment.

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