Photo courtesy of the office of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer This is a rendering of the mixed-use development project near the Ore Dock Brewing Co. in downtown Marquette. The project is expected to include residential units, commercial space, a restaurant and an outdoor beer garden.

By Marquette Mining

Journal Staff

MARQUETTE — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation on this week to announce a community revitalization project in Marquette.

Ore Dock Real Estate, LLC, plans to construct and rehabilitate a mixed-use development located at 214 S. Front St. in downtown Marquette. When completed, the project will include four residential units, commercial space, a restaurant and outdoor beer garden. The project will allow the existing Ore Dock Brewery to expand its existing facility, which will spur additional investment and visitors to the downtown.

“I’ve been happy to advocate for state investments that support Marquette’s goals of adding jobs and housing,” said state Rep. Jenn Hill, D-Marquette, in a news release. “These kinds of projects in U.P. communities help us attract and retain talent, which is a major priority right now.”

The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of $7.8 million and create six full-time equivalent jobs. In addition to bringing new housing and redevelopment to the area, the project is expected to drive additional foot traffic and increase the economic vitality of the local businesses.

The Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority has received Michigan Strategic Fund approval of state tax capture valued at $352,605 to be used for the reimbursement of brownfield activities at the site.

The Marquette Downtown Development Authority will support the project by waiving downtown parking fees for the construction period, the governor’s office said. The MBRA is supporting the project through the local portion of the brownfield work plan, valued at $405,605.

Ore Dock Brewery is also an awardee of MEDC Match on Main and Revitalization And Placemaking funding to help support the project. The city of Marquette is certified with MEDC’s Redevelopment Ready Communities program.

Whitmer also announced two business expansion projects for AAR Manufacturing Inc. in Cadillac and KS Services LLC in Southfield.