Published: May 08, 2008 09:57 am         

Dura close topic of Mancelona forum

MANCELONA A community forum featuring state and local economic development staffers will be held May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Mancelona High School Commons.

The meeting is to explore employment options for close to 300 workers impacted by the pending closure of the Dura Automotive plant in Mancelona. It will include representatives from various state and federal employment agencies including Michigan Works!, the Michigan Economic Development Corp., the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance and the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center.

The meeting is being organized by state Rep. Kevin Elsenheimer and state Sen. Jason Allen. Elsenheimer's office can provide more information at 1-877-536-4105.