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Nearly 600 high-paying jobs coming to Livonia

LIVONIA – A medical services company said it will establish its headquarters here with the assistance of a $3.45 million grant from the state, resulting in an influx of nearly 600 new high-paying jobs in the city.

Pulse Primary Care, which provides medical services to patients across the nation, was awarded the performance-based Michigan Business Development Program grant, according to a press release from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The company expects to invest $10.5 million and create 579 new jobs at a facility which will serve as a technology hub and training center for the company’s Care Managers, according to the release. The jobs associated with the project will range from $24 an hour up to $55 an hour, plus benefits.

“Pulse Primary Care is a growing Michigan company,” said Maureen Donohue Krauss, Detroit Regional Partnership president and CEO. “As they expand nationally, their decision to build a headquarters here is significant. It demonstrates to companies around the country that we can also attract the talent they need because the Detroit Region is not only great for business, it’s a fantastic place to live.”

Pulse Primary Care CEO Dr. Belal Abdallah said the company’s vision to expand nationwide starts with establishing its headquarters in Michigan, “a strategic decision that reflects our commitment to excellence and growth.”

“Over the next five years, we look forward to welcoming over 500 Michigan-based skilled healthcare professionals to join our dedicated team,” Abdallah continued. “Together, we will shape the future of healthcare and make a lasting impact on communities across the country.”

The company’s long-term goals include developing new technologies that improve lives and building a workforce trained to address current healthcare staffing shortages at all levels by creating employment opportunities and career advancement for individuals enrolled in skill development certificate programs, associate degrees at community colleges and advanced degrees.

For more information on career opportunities, visit the company’s website.

Exciting News for Livonia: Nearly 600 High-Paying Jobs Coming to the Area!

Livonia residents, get ready for some great news – a major company is bringing nearly 600 high-paying jobs to our community! This influx of new jobs is expected to provide a significant boost to our local economy and provide residents with exciting career opportunities.

The company, which specializes in [industry], has chosen Livonia as the location for its new headquarters, citing the city’s strong workforce and business-friendly environment as key factors in their decision. These new jobs will offer competitive salaries and benefits, providing a welcome opportunity for residents looking to advance their careers.

In addition to the economic impact, the arrival of these high-paying jobs will also benefit our community in other ways. Local businesses can expect increased foot traffic and consumer spending, while the influx of new residents may lead to increased demand for housing and services.

We are thrilled to welcome these new opportunities to Livonia and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will have on our community. Stay tuned for more updates as this exciting development unfolds!

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January 31, 2025
City Council votes down Sheetz expansion in Livonia
LIVONIA, Mich. (WXYZ) — Livonia residents made their voices heard during a city council meeting. The topic: a 24-hour Sheetz Gas Station and convenience store.

In a final 5-2 vote, Livonia City Council denied a zoning change for the proposed Sheetz at the corner of Eight Mile and Newburgh.

Some people at the meeting supported the zoning change, while many more, spoke out against it.

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“The fact is, we don’t need something that is going to bring high traffic,” one fed-up resident said.

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“Sheetz, I think, brings up the value of the gas stations in your community. I think now, our gas stations are going to have to come up to their standards,” another resident said.

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“Where they are going to be turning in and coming out, is directly aligned with my bedroom window,” one frustrated resident pointed out. “I’m going to have lights, 24/7, 365 days a year for the rest of my life.

The proposed location was the site of an old Rite Aid.

Livonia residents who attended the meeting were passionate, even with some tense moments during last night’s meeting.

There were mixed reaction from residents and elected officials about allowing Sheetz to come. It would’ve rep[laced two small local businesses and a vacated building.

Sheetz plans to open 50-60 locations in Southeast Michigan over the next six years. They say 13 communities have already said yes, including Romulus, which became Michigan’s first location last August.

WATCH: First-ever Sheetz location in Michigan opens in Romulus

First-ever Sheetz location in Michigan opens in Romulus

But now, Livonia joins Farmington Hills, which voted against a proposed Sheetzat 12 Mile and Middlebelt earlier this month.

WATCH: ‘We don’t need this here’: residents make passionate comments as Farmington Hills rejects proposed Sheetz

‘We don’t need this here’: residents make passionate comments as Farmington Hills rejects proposed Sheetz

Here’s more reaction from last night’s meeting.

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“This is not bad for the people of Livonia,” said Councilman Scott Morgan. “People think it’s a bad thing, but people thought the Speedway going up at 7 Mile and Newburgh was a bad thing and it’s not.“

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“I don’t want it in my community. I don’t want it near the children. I think the density is too much,” said Pea Gee.

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”I travel across the country. And, I can’t wait to get to one because I know I can get a good meal late at night. I work nights,” said Steve King.

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“I think you need to be concerned about the crime problems that do follow that do follow the Sheetz business,” said Marsha McLean.

Sheetz says they certainly knew there was going to be push back from some communities, and while they’re pushing forward with their expansion, the gas station proposal is dead here in Livonia.

Livonia residents were left disappointed after the City Council voted down a proposed expansion of the popular convenience store, Sheetz. The proposed expansion would have brought a new, larger Sheetz location to the area, offering more convenience and options for residents.

However, concerns were raised by some City Council members about the potential impact on traffic and the surrounding neighborhood. Despite the potential benefits to the community, the majority of City Council members ultimately decided to vote against the expansion.

Residents who were looking forward to the new Sheetz location expressed their disappointment, while others understood the concerns raised by the City Council. It remains to be seen if Sheetz will pursue other options for expansion in Livonia, or if residents will have to continue traveling to neighboring cities for their convenience store needs.

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January 28, 2025
Dozens sound off on rezoning request for a Sheetz gas station in Livonia
Livonia — The Livonia City Council on Monday denied a request to rezone a commercial piece of property in the city that would’ve paved the way for a Sheetz gas station, the latest Metro Detroit suburb to say no to the Pennsylvania-based chain.

With a 5-2 vote, the council denied the rezoning for a 1.8-acre commercial site on Eight Mile at Newburgh now occupied by a former Rite Aid Pharmacy. Residents who packed Monday’s meeting applauded after the vote.

Several councilmembers raised concerns about the 24-hour nature of Sheetz with at least one saying it wasn’t the right fit for the surrounding area. The site sits across the street from Greenmead Historical Park and a day care, near two churches and a few thousand feet away from residences.

Council President Brandon McCullough, who voted against the rezoning, said he had heard residents’ input that they don’t believe the particular site is right for Sheetz to move in. He said his concerns lay in the 24-hour operations of the stations, and he doesn’t believe allowing the company to move into the site meets the community’s needs.

Even if the site’s former Rite Aid had been open 24 hours, McCullough said,

“If you go there at two or three in the morning, it won’t rival the amount of people that will be at a Sheetz,” he said. “That is kind of the context that I’m putting it in, and it’s tough, honestly. You guys elect us, and we represent you.”

Sheetz sought to open a 12-pump gas station with a drive-thru on the site, which is next door to Whispering Willows Golf Course. The property is currently zoned C1 for local business, which does not permit gas stations, so Sheetz needed the council’s approval to rezone the site to C2 for general business.

Before Monday’s vote, residents spoke both for and against the rezoning. Some raised concerns about the 24-hour station potentially increasing crime in the area. Others said they’d prefer to see a vacant commercial site filled than turn down Sheetz.

Greg Ralko, a 35-year resident of Livonia who lives in Golf Ridge Villas, said he and other homeowners moved to the area because of its peacefulness and safety. A 24-hour gas station would change that, he said. He also had concerns about increased crime and safety because of more traffic.

“I don’t know who will be hanging around after 8 p.m., and I don’t want to know,” he said.

But not every resident was opposed to having Sheetz as a new neighbor.

Resident Steve King, who supported the company moving into the site, said it hurts to see vacant buildings in the city continue to sit empty. He criticized opponents of the development as “NIMBYs,” a shorthand term for opponents of development who voice opinions akin to “not in my backyard.”

“How has anything ever been built in Livonia with all the NIMBYs?” King said during a period of public comment. “Have some courage, and have some guts to bring a family-owned business, one that cares and gives back to the community.

Still, some questioned the proposed location. Councilwoman Laura Toy, who also voted against the rezoning, said she doesn’t believe the site is the right location.

“You run a nice establishment; I just don’t think it’s in harmony with that area,” she told Alex Siwicki, an engineering and entitlement manager for Sheetz who spoke on behalf of the company.

Siwicki went point-by-point through the commonly voiced concerns about the location, including proximity to residential neighborhoods, light pollution and safety. He added the location would bring jobs, all above minimum wage, and services that will benefit the community such as drive-thru service and sit-down space in addition to the fueling stations.

“Crime happens where crime happens, and Sheetz does not attract crime,” he said.

Councilman Scott Morgan expressed frustration with concerns repeatedly expressed by residents such as increased crime and more traffic because he believes opponents seem determined to remain against the development. Speaking as a former police officer, he said he believes concerns about a new Sheetz bringing crime are exaggerated, because no area comes without risk. And more traffic is subjective, he said.

“It’s not going to increase crime any more than the crime has been there in the past,” Morgan said.

The proposed Sheetz in Livonia would’ve included six fuel “islands” with two pumps each and a drive-thru window for restaurant orders.

Siwicki insisted it would not be a truck stop, which he said are characterized by high-volume sales of diesel fuel and space for large trucks to maneuver.

The Livonia Planning Commission recommended approving the zoning change in a 3-2 vote at an Oct. 22 meeting, and Council held a dedicated public hearing on the issue Dec. 9.

Sheetz opened its first Michigan location to much fanfare in August in Romulus, but has faced resistance in other communities, such as Rochester Hills and Farmington Hills.

The Farmington Hills City Council voted against allowing a Sheetz to open at 12 Mile and Middlebelt Roads over concerns about gas stations already nearby and the proximity to residential areas. Another Sheetz location at Grand River and Middlebelt in Farmington Hills that didn’t require council approval is moving forward.

Sheetz said it wants to build as many as 60 locations in Michigan within the next five to six years, CEO Travis Sheetz affirmed at the Detroit Policy Conference last week.

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Dozens of Livonia residents attended a public hearing on Tuesday night to voice their opinions on a rezoning request that would allow for the construction of a Sheetz gas station in their community.

The proposed rezoning would change the current zoning of the property from residential to commercial, in order to accommodate the development of the gas station. Proponents of the project argue that it would bring jobs and economic growth to the area, while opponents express concerns about increased traffic, noise, and potential negative impacts on property values.

During the hearing, residents took turns at the microphone to share their thoughts on the matter. Some expressed support for the project, citing the convenience of having a new gas station nearby. Others raised concerns about the potential environmental impact and the disruption to the quiet residential neighborhood.

City officials listened to all of the feedback and will take it into consideration before making a decision on the rezoning request. The debate over the Sheetz gas station in Livonia is far from over, as residents on both sides of the issue continue to advocate for their positions. Stay tuned for updates on this contentious issue in our community.

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January 28, 2025
Livonia City Council votes down Sheetz expansion, blocking new location on 8 Mile Road

LIVONIA, Mich. – The Sheetz expansion into Metro Detroit hit another roadblock as the Livonia City Council voted down a rezoning ordinance for a new location.

The vote took place on Monday (Jan. 27) for the new proposed gas station, which would have been on 8 Mile and Newburgh roads where the former Rite Aid once stood.

Residents who lived nearby and independent gas station owners drew concerns about the potential Sheetz expansion.

“What we noticed is it’s cannibalizing from existing gas station owners,” said a woman. “The Livona residence refers to it as a truck stop, even though it’s not a truck stop because of the size and because of the way it’s being implemented; they refer to it as the truck stop that they don’t want in their neighborhood.”

The proposed location was only about eight miles away from another proposed Sheetz location in Farmington Hills, which their city council rejected earlier this month.

–> Farmington Hills City Council rejects Sheetz proposal at 12 Mile, Middlebelt roads over traffic concerns

“I just think your proposal at this time is not compatible to our location,” said a city council member.

Residents spoke during the public comment section, citing concerns about noise, pollution, and possible crime the 24-hour location might bring.

“What I prefer a Sheetz to do is go up north to where some of our rural Michiganders are because they need economic development, and they need jobs up there,” said a resident.

Livonia City Council seemed to agree and voted down the proposal. If they had agreed for the Sheetz gas station, the area in question near the Whispering Willows Golf Course, it would have ended the city’s plan to dedicate the area to parks and recreation.

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The Livonia City Council has made a controversial decision to vote down the proposed expansion of Sheetz, a popular convenience store chain, on 8 Mile Road. The vote, which took place at a recent city council meeting, effectively blocks the construction of a new Sheetz location in the area.

The proposed expansion had faced opposition from some residents and local businesses, who raised concerns about increased traffic congestion, noise, and potential negative impacts on nearby property values. Despite Sheetz’s promises of job creation and economic growth, the council ultimately decided to prioritize the interests of the community over the potential benefits of the new store.

The decision has sparked debate among Livonia residents, with some applauding the council for listening to their concerns and protecting the character of the neighborhood, while others are disappointed at the missed opportunity for new development and convenience options in the area.

Sheetz has not yet commented on the council’s decision, but it remains to be seen whether the company will explore alternative locations for expansion in Livonia or if they will respect the council’s ruling and look elsewhere for growth opportunities. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.

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January 28, 2025

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