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Armor Express Turns To Michigan Works! For Hiring Help

Armor Express Chief Operating Officer Ed Kiessel says the Central Lake company turns to Northwest Michigan Works! when it needs help finding new employees. Michigan Works! helped Armor Express find a new ballistics engineer and is also helping the company expand its staff for work on a new government contract.

Armor Express is located in Central Lake and employees workers, some with more than 30 years experience, to provide highly-rated, top-quality body armor.

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The professionals at Networks Northwest help our City Council, Planning Commission, and staff make thoughtful decisions to ensure our community is sustainable and resilient for many years to come.
- Mark Heydlauff, Charlevoix City Manager