New Deli Plant Moves Ahead Thanks to Grant

HAMTRAMCK, MI-The food processing firm 18th Street Deli has pledged to build a $2-million new facility here as a direct result of a recent infrastructure grant to the city. The Michigan Economic Development Corp. awarded $256,561 in Core Communities funding to the city to redevelop infrastructure on Vincent Street, a main Downtown thoroughfare.

The MEDC provided the funding to boost economic development in the city’s Downtown area.

The city has been on the brink of bankruptcy, having trouble paying its bills and salaries for workers. An emergency financial manager, Louis Schimmel, recently said efforts are continuing to bring Hamtramck out of deficit.