In July of 2005, Toyota won a long, hard fought battle to build a research and development facility in York Township. York Township is in the Saline Area School District and also parts of Milan School District.
The battle was long due to a developer wanting to purchase the land and build more houses on it. However, the state of Michigan and yes, most of us in Real Estate also wanted to see the facility come here to off set some of the job losses in the state. Governor Jennifer Granholm fought hard to see the Toyota Research and Development Facility come to Michigan instead of Kentucky.
A package of about 38.9 million dollars in tax incentive was put together and Toyota bought the 690 acres in York Township. As a resident of Saline, many of the sellers were longing to see more people move into this area, to help with the sale of their homes and decrease some of the inventory.
On September 20, the Saline Chamber of Commerce sponsored an event at Stonebridge County Club and Bruce Brownlee, Sr. Executive of Administrator for external affairs for Toyota, spoke at the event. "It's not like we're bringing in a whole new group of people to the area. Most are already here", he said. There are currently 600 employees already located here at the temporary facility in Ann Arbor. Many of those have already bought homes in our area. We have sold to several Toyota employees that have relocated here the last couple of years.
Over 100 people turned out to hear Mr. Brownlee speak and hopes were soon dashed by the Realtors in attendance as they heard him say, "Toyota's move into Saline in York Township would not solve the housing problems that so many were looking for."
At one time, it was reported that the average weekly salary was expected to be close to 3000.00. Toyota Technical Center, or TCC LLC as we are fond of calling it was established in 1977 and is located in Ann Arbor. They have been responsible for developing and engineering the Toyota cars built in the U.S. Some of those cars include the Sienna, Camry, Solara and the Avalon. 
I am still excited Toyota is developing the land in York Township and I believe that the long term effect will be positive for the State of Michigan and the Saline area. Just not right away, like so many of us had hoped for.
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Missy,
It sounds like it is good news albeit not there yet. All things worthwhile are worth waiting for.
new is a great word - new employment and new dollars is always a great thing
Mana, I will keep you abreast of the progress.
John, any new business is welcome in Mi, but our legistatures raised the state income tax last night. Unbelievable, huh ?
Monika, it will help alot of ancillary businesses.....restaurants etc.
Paula, glad I could help.
Marchel, I know it will have a fantastic long term effect.
Jason, thank you so much ! A complement from you means a lot.
Kris, we'll take any good news, won't we ?
Thesa, just like your NEW mall.
Teri, since manufacturing has lost so many jobs, we are trying to establish ourselves as a Global Research and Technology Center for cars.
Sally, you're making me hungry !! Almost time for pumpkin.
Missy,
I think that it is great that you have posted on this.
I have watched this long before the land was sold and I am glad that they have came to the A2 area and Michigan. I wish them the best and will do what I can to support our neighbors that are a part of the Toyota family.
Hi Missy, Sounds like good news for the future, it's better than hearing another company leaving MI again. Thanks for sharing, good post!
Ann.... even though most of the families are already from the area, this is still great news... and very positive.... And as you stated, should help out in future years.
Missy,
How wonderful to have growth going on, even if it isn't as much as hoped for, it's something. That a lot more than many towns can say.
Jeff, are you kidding me calling me Ann ? LOL
Fran, it will work out long term and that is what is important. Business coming to Michigan and not another one leaving.
Toni, thanks for commenting.
Sarah, that's fantastic. We are very happy they are building a huge building in York Township. It is a gorgeous piece of property and only about 2 miles from my house in Saline. We have sold several homes to Toyota people the last several years. I wish I could sell more to them. They don't work relo here, which is good so it is word of mouth. After the first one they have all been referred, except for one that bought one of my listings.
Joe, you're absolutely right, even if more don't come in the immediate future, the ones here are not moving to increase our inventory. Hadn't thought of it like that.
Missy, This is good news for your area and I believe, like you, that it will be very advantageous in the long run.
I really love the Ann Arbor region. I've taken many environmental and fund raising courses at the university there and also attended a few conferences.
Jo
Missy,
You are a true pro with these blogs; they are well written and great images and I love to read them.
This topic is so important for all of us in MI. Great blog!!
Jeff, good for you and your community. Allyssa is going well, thanks for asking.
Midori, but you have all those hotels and vacationers that bring in most of your revenue, don't you ?
Jennifer, appreciate your comment and stopping by.
Jo-Anne, well I hope you call me if you take any more classes here. I would love to meet you in person, so don't ever come without giving me a heads up. We'd have a blast.
Karen, thanks so much for stopping by, new industry in Michigan is so important for us to recover.
Missy,
Great informative article about the new Toyota facility in York Township. I hope this new facility continues to have a positive impact on Saline and Ann Arbor.
Missy.... you caught that? ;o) Everyone else has made that mistake, so I thought I would actually give it a shot. :o)