Research Institute, that indicates “the annual revenue generated from a launch cadence of one rocket launch per week in Michigan would have the same revenue impact in the State equal to the annual revenue of two additional fast-food chain restaurants.” Established under the Workforce Investment Act, OneWorkSource Centers bring employment and training services to one location, making it easier for job seekers to find gainful employment and for employers to find trained employees. The article references a report, commissioned by MAMA and written by the nonprofit I.Q.M. The economics of the facility also are troubling to some people. He expressed concerns too about rocket noise, for example, accompanying people trying to peacefully kayak on Lake Superior. However, the article also pointed out that others are worried about possible environmental consequences.ĬSCLS President Dennis Ferraro told The Mining Journal that the proposed location in Powell Township includes wetlands and overlays fragile Jacobsville sandstone. It was a well-balanced piece, covering both sides of the issue, with launch proponents saying they will be stewards of the area and involve the community once work started at the site. However, as it now stands, the fate of the project lies in the hands of Powell Township government, which would have to rezone the property to industrial.ĬSCLS now focuses on raising consciousness of the issue, and certainly, The New Yorker article, which was shared many times on Facebook, helped that goal, regardless of which side an individual stands. The Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation handles spaceport operators’ licensing. That organization has been keeping close tabs on the issue. Citizens for a Safe & Clean Lake Superior.