Kalkaska Business Receives Michigan Works! Award

Wayne Wire Cloth Products in Kalkaska has received special recognition from Northwest Michigan Works!. The company was recognized for its success as an employer and Michigan Works! partner.

Michigan Works! has helped Wayne Wire recruit and hire machinists, resistance welders, management level staff, and production workers. The company has used the Michigan Works! on-the-job training program and supported a recent just-in-time training program by opening their doors to students for a tour. Wayne Wire recently hired six new employees and is beginning a registered machining apprenticeship program to meet their future needs.

Wayne Wire received the award at the August 12 meeting of the Northwest Michigan Workforce Development Board in Traverse City.

Wayne Wire Cloth Products manufactures custom filtration components using the widest array available of specialty wire cloth, perforated metal and expanded metal materials. The company has been supplying the aerospace, automotive, HVAC, and commercial OEM industries since 1943.

In the photo (l to r): Terry Vandercook, Business Liaison, Northwest Michigan Works!; Steve Waugh, Chief Operating Officer, Wayne Wire; Laura Mitchell, HR Manager, Wayne Wire; Jaclyn Sanborn, Business Connections Manager, Northwest Michigan Council of Governments; and Dave Adams, Chairman, Northwest Michigan Workforce Development Board.

The Networks Northwest team did a great job to help the City of Charlevoix and Charlevoix Township collaborate in addressing housing challenges in our community. They facilitated dialogue with Planning Commissioners, community stakeholders, and municipal officials to develop a plan for cohesive zoning in areas of growth for our two governments. Further, they were able to pinpoint the challenges in each unit and propose changes that would be beneficial all around. Together, we believe we'll be better prepared for housing developments and job growth in our region. We look forward to working with them on future projects!
- Mark Haydlauff, City Manager, Charlevoix