New Dollar General Construction Resumes in Honor Michigan, Bringing Jobs

Construction crews broke ground November 17, 2025 on a Dollar General store at the intersection of North Marshall Road and U.S. 31 in Honor, Michigan, according to reporting from the Manistee News (Record Patriot). The project, developed by Westwind Construction, is being built on the former Champion Hill Storage site, a location local zoning officials say met environmental and zoning requirements.

The new project represents a restart after an earlier Dollar General proposal in the area was stopped by Michigan regulators because of wetlands concerns. That prior plan was ultimately scrapped after the developer agreed to restore impacted wetlands, officials said. Township zoning authorities reviewed the replacement site and confirmed it was dry and that the submitted plans met municipal requirements, clearing the way for construction to proceed.

For workers and local job seekers, the development has immediate and future implications. Construction activity will create demand for trades and labor tied to the building phase and should also lead to a separate round of hiring for store staff once the location nears opening. Local officials and business observers typically expect a spike in short term construction employment followed by retail hiring for positions such as cashiers, stock associates, and management roles, though exact job counts were not released.

The episode illustrates how environmental review and regulatory oversight can shape local development timelines and labor markets. Regulators halted the original proposal to protect wetlands, a move that required remediation commitments from the developer and a change of site before work could proceed. The shift to the Champion Hill Storage parcel, and the township confirmation that it is suitable for development, allowed the company to move forward without the environmental constraints that blocked the earlier plan.

Dollar General has been expanding in small towns and rural communities across the Midwest, and projects like the Honor store are part of a wider pattern of retail growth that affects local employment and services. For area residents, the new store promises not only convenience but also job opportunities at distinct phases of the project. Workers seeking employment in the coming months should watch local job boards and Dollar General hiring announcements for openings tied to construction contracting and later store staffing.