Whitmer announces new jobs, business expansions around the state

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Wednesday to announce two business expansion projects and one community revitalization project expected to create a total of 136 new jobs and generate a total capital investment of $22.5 million have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The projects are in Southfield, Cadillac, and Marquette.  

“These projects will create 136 good-paying jobs and invest $22.5 million into our communities, building our economic momentum and underscoring our commitment to supporting every corner of the state,” said Whitmer. “Let’s keep competing to win projects that bring good-paying, high-skill jobs home so everyone, in any community, can ‘make it’ in Michigan. Together, we will continue sending a clear message that Michigan is open for business and building on our momentum.”

“Today’s investments underscore Team Michigan’s commitment to delivering long-term economic growth for all Michiganders,” MEDC Sr. Vice President of Regional Prosperity Matt McCauley. “We are grateful to the Governor, legislators and local partners for their continued support of our efforts. These projects reflect our commitment to seizing opportunities that make Michigan an even better place for each of our 10 million-plus friends and neighbors to live, work, visit, play, and create futures. We will continue working to win projects, invest in places and support our people as we encourage businesses of all sizes to make it in Michigan.”

Legal consulting firm K2 Services is establishing its first Michigan operations in Southfield, creating 89 corporate and professional services jobs.

K2 Services LLC, headquartered in Chicago, provides law firms and corporate law departments with guidance and technology solutions while also managing cost and mitigating risk. The company provides legal IT services, help desk outsourcing, managed infrastructure services, training and security consulting to hundreds of law firms worldwide.  

"This significant expansion by K2 Services, bringing in 89 jobs, demonstrates that our work to create a welcoming economic environment in Michigan is successfully attracting investment from around the country,” said state Senator Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield). “I'm proud that Southfield continues to remain a premiere place to open a business and grow a family."

“Southfield truly is the premier business address in Michigan and I welcome K2 Services LLC to our community," said state Representative Jason Hoskins (D-Southfield). "As a former City Councilman and now a voice for them in the legislature, I can say with some confidence that they’ve made a great choice in Southfield. From the investments we’ve made at the local level to the statewide investments under the leadership of Governor Whitmer – I am proud to be a part of this pro-jobs government.”

The company is looking to establish its first Michigan operations in an existing facility in Southfield, where it will add computers and other IT equipment. The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of $712,000 and create 89 jobs with the support of a $534,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant. Michigan was chosen for the project over competing sites in Columbus, Ohio, Chicago, and Las Vegas for its deep talent pool.

The project will bring immediate jobs in the tech and professional and corporate services industries. K2 provides full benefits, on-the-job training, and monthly bonuses. The Detroit Regional Partnership and Oakland County Michigan Works! have offered support in the form of a promotional video, workforce data, recruitment strategies, training support, retention and more.

“Oakland County is pleased to welcome K2 Services and the 89 new jobs the company brings to Southfield,” said Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. “As the county with the largest number of attorneys in Michigan, K2 Services’ significant investment in Oakland County will pay dividends in both the amount of business they’ll find in the region and the connections we can help provide to the skilled and talented network of IT and legal professionals who live here.”  

“K2 values the partnership developed with the local and state governments in Michigan and believe this partnership helps position our Company for continued success,” said Peter Cotseones, CEO of K2 Services. “We’re excited to expand our team of technology professionals to include our new Southfield office.”

Individuals interested in careers with K2 Services should visit https://k2services.com/careers/.

“The city of Southfield is pleased to welcome K2 Services to our ever-growing corporate community,” said Southfield Mayor Dr. Kenson Siver. “The City’s extensive infrastructure, access to a footprint of citywide fiber optics and central location are just a few of the many reasons why so many businesses choose Southfield. We trust that K2 Services employees will enjoy the many amenities and conveniences of working in Southfield – the center of it all.”

“Our region’s highly skilled workforce continues to be a major selling point to companies looking to expand in corporate and professional services,” said Maureen Donohue Krauss, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Partnership. “Working with our partners in Southfield, we were able to showcase how our region is the perfect location for an innovative IT firm like K2 Services.”