Power Home Remodeling Group expansion into Detroit expected to create about 100 jobs

DETROIT, MI Power Home Remodeling Group CEO Corey Schiller is making a bet on Detroit.

Schiller on Monday told the Philadelphia Inquirer the Chester, Penn.-based company opened a Detroit location because of its current economic situation.

"We want to be in Detroit specifically because its a tough situation," Schiller said. "That's what opportunities look like -- they're always a little messy when you first show up."

Schiller said he projects to create about 100 jobs within Powers first 12-18 months in Detroit. The Detroit location opened about three months ago.

"We hope to be a small part of the solution," he said. We welcome people with all professional backgrounds, and feel completely confident in candidates that come from the auto industry."

Schiller said the home remodeling industry is a growing market in areas like Detroit.

"The investment to make an energy efficient upgrade to a home is a sound financial decision that lowers monthly energy costs and appreciates the value of the home. That helps any homeowner affected by a difficult economy, he said. And, (Detroit) is among the most populated metropolitan areas in the country with an aging housing stock, a robust pool of job-seekers and weather conditions that warrant our products. Sounds like a win to me."

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Power Home Remodeling Group expansion into Detroit expected to create about 100 jobs