The Meijer should be finished by Summer 2024. Lauren Scott | Collegian

Meijer expects to open its gas station in April and its main store in May, according to Alan Beeker, City of Hillsdale zoning administrator. 

“The company has been a pleasure to work with,” Beeker said. “They are very community-oriented and have worked to establish and maintain a good relationship with the city.” 

He added that the Michigan-based retail chain plans to hire more than 300 people.

Meijer will announce the opening dates for its new location on M-99 six weeks prior, according to Erin Cataldo, a public relations manager for the company.

Hillsdale Mayor Adam Stockford said the city will benefit from Meijer in innumerable ways. 

“Hillsdale gained an expansion of our commercial district, growing in geography, which means more development is not only a possibility, but a very distinct probability,” Stockford said. “Many of our local organizations are already planning on partnering with Meijer, and those conversations are taking place right now.” 

Stockford said the new jobs will have varying pay scales, from entry level to salaried management. 

Hillsdale College senior and Hillsdale resident Shannon Golden said she is looking forward to the variety Meijer offers. 

“Meijer has a great variety of home goods, beauty products, and groceries that haven’t been available in Hillsdale until now,” Golden said. 

Cataldo said Meijer plans to hire residents of the city and students. 

“We look forward to being part of the Hillsdale community and providing a convenient new one-stop shopping option,” Cataldo said.