Crain’s Grand Rapids Business is reporting that the Microsoft Corporation has bought a 272-acre parcel in Dorr Township.
Crain’s has reported that Microsoft purchased two pieces of property in Dorr Township along US-131 , with one along 144th Avenue and the other at 4555 14th Street south of 146th Avenue.
The move follows Microsoft’s buying up a 316-acre parcel in Gaines Township, Kent County. WOOD-TV News 8 has indicated that the tech firm intends to establish a data center there.
A spokesperson said while project plans, capital investment, and potential employee numbers are yet to be finalized, Microsoft “will provide updates as information becomes available.”
Microsoft worked with economic development organization Lakeshore Advantage Corp. to acquire the Dorr Township properties, Crain’s reported.