General Motors (GM) to add 700 new jobs to Fort Wayne Indiana Assembly Plant

General Motors GM will be adding a third shift to our Fort Wayne Indiana Assembly Plant. The creation of the third shift is the result of the Pontiac Michigan plant closure, bringing the production of the Heavy Duty pickup trucks to the Fort Wayne Assembly Plant. Although the jobs won’t be filled locally, it is estimated that this will pump an additional $50 million into the Fort Wayne area's economy. This will also provide a boost to the local housing market in Fort Wayne and surrounding areas. With the possibility of 700 new families coming to the Fort Wayne area this will cause an increase in employment in other areas of service, hence the trickle down effect. Fort Wayne has always been heavily vested in manufacturing and local plants have been immensely affected by the recent decline in the automotive industry. Several news outlets have already reported that multiple suppliers to General Motors will be increasing production and possibly jobs as a result of this decision in Fort Wayne and surrounding cities. General Motors is Fort Wayne’s largest employer and once the 700 new employees arrive in April 2010, the Fort Wayne Assembly Plant will employ 2,800 UAW workers. For those who maybe reading this and coming to the great city of Fort Wayne, we welcome you and expect that you will discover early on why Fort Wayne has been an All-American City multiple times. As a local Realtor for several years, I could'nt be happier for the great people of Fort Wayne and what great fortune this can bring to the many other local plants that heavily depend upon the Fort Wayne GM Assembly Plant. Hopefully this is just the beginning. Courtney Bontempo Associate Broker Perfect Location Realty (260)341-5442 www.ListWithBontempo.com