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Mayor Appoints Charles House as Economic Development Director


Westland, MI -  Mayor William R. Wild has appointed Charles House to serve as the City of Westland's Economic Development Director beginning March 5, 2018.  

House is joining the City of Westland's Administration with over 25 years of experience as a sales management professional.  He held his most recent position as the Senior Director of Leasing for General Growth Properties, Inc., based out of Chicago, Illinois since 2010. General Growth Properties is an S&P 500 Company focused exclusively on owning, managing, leasing and redeveloping high quality real estate properties throughout the United States.     

"Mr. House comes highly recommended and has demonstrated incredible tenacity in building new business, securing customer loyalty and forging strong relationships with external business partners throughout his career,"  commented Mayor Wild.  "We are fortunate to be able to welcome him to the team and look forward to utilizing his ideas and experience to attract jobs and to continue developing Westland's business community."  

House possesses a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Managerial Studies from Rice University in Houston, Texas and is a licensed Associate Broker in the State of Michigan.   

"It is an honor to be appointed by Mayor Wild as the new Economic Development Director for the City of Westland," commented House. "For more than 25 years I have built relationships and brokered deals for national developers across the country. I am excited for the opportunity to bring my experience to the team and add value to the City and its residents."



For more information, please call Aubrey Berman at (734)467-3200

Westland, Michigan is the state's 10th largest municipality, with a population of over 84,000 people who exhibit a great deal of pride in their All-American City.  Westland has a thriving business community along with beautiful residential areas.  The citizens enjoy a wide array of amenities and a quality of life that is second to none.


 

In 2014, Westland was rated as one of 24/7 Wall Street's America's Best 50 Cities to Live, offering residents and visitors an ideal blend of single-family affordable homes, apartments and condominiums, great schools, and access to numerous outdoor activities.  Public safety is delivered by full-service, professional law enforcement and firefighting personnel. Westland Police Department, whose motto is protect and serve, provides emergency dispatch services to four cities and over 100,000 residents; the Westland Fire Department are licensed paramedics who responded to over 9,000 calls for service last year, about 85% being medical based.  They never forget their mission of preserving life and property.


 

Westland is well-known as the premier destination for shopping and dining in Wayne County with hundreds of shops and restaurants anchored by the Westland Shopping Center, one of the country's original four regional malls.


 

Infinite opportunities are available in Westland for the recreation aficionado including, more than 40 parks and 1,500 acres of trails, a 9-hole golf course, hockey arena, athletic fields, playscapes, a Farmers and Artisans Market and more.  One of Michigan's most environmentally friendly cities, Westland has a progressive curbside recycling program with one of the highest participation rates in the nation and the City is raising the bar for cultural experiences with the placement of public art throughout the City.


 

The City is served by two public school districts; Wayne-Westland Community Schools serving 12,000 youth was recently named one of the Best School in Michigan by WXYZ-TV and is the proud recipient of 14 Golden Apple and two Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards.  Livonia Public Schools, educating nearly 15,000 students, is proud of their MEAP/MME scores that exceed state averages and the District has also earned Golden Apple and Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards.

 

The City provides competitive incentives for those who are interested in investing in Westland, making it one of the hottest investment markets in the region.  Our Fast-Track to Business Team, which consists of key decision makers who work diligently on a development plan will "cut the red tape" and expedite the approval process for new business development.


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