Whirlpool Corp. will invest $5 million to consolidate its headquarters in the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph area after its recent acquisition of Maytag, a move that will create 833 jobs, including up to 400 added directly by the company.

The Michigan Economic Development Corp. approved a Single Business Tax credit valued at more than $10.4 million over 13 years to help convince Whirlpool Technologies LLC to invest in Michigan. The consolidation also paves the way for the potential of up to 150 additional jobs in Michigan.

"The expansion of our Benton Harbor headquarters will support the business transition and integration of Maytag, as well as the continued growth of our North American and global business," said Whirlpool Chairman and CEO Jeff M. Fettig. "Our belief in improving the quality of life available in Southwest Michigan, together with the support of our headquarters community, gives us the confidence that we can attract great talent and bring up to 400 additional positions to the area."

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