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Commission hears Long Road Distillers expansion request; hearing closed and referred to Committee of the Whole

Grand Rapids City Commission · February 9, 2026
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Summary

Long Road Distillers sought an industrial development district and an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for expansion at 1750 Elizabeth Ave NW; applicants and supporters described capacity needs while some neighbors raised concerns about alcohol impacts; the hearing was closed and referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Grand Rapids City Commission took public testimony Jan. 27 on requests from Long Road Distillers to establish an industrial development district at 1750 Elizabeth Ave NW and to approve an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate to support facility upgrades and new equipment.

Economic development staff explained the project would consolidate and expand production…

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