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After spending months behind the scenes to lure major advanced manufacturers, Michigan economic development organizations now face another challenge to landing projects: public sentiment.
The state’s first megasite project is prompting a growing divide between supporters and opponents in the region, as Gotion Inc. seeks to build a battery plant with 2,350 jobs. Critics cite Gotion parent company’s ties to China.
The state’s first megasite project is prompting a growing divide between supporters and opponents in the region, as Gotion Inc. seeks to build a battery plant with 2,350 jobs. Critics cite Gotion parent company’s ties to China.
Gotion pushed back on scrutiny that has swirled around a Mecosta County battery plant for its ties to China.
UPDATED: Panel experts address concerns over battery plant in Big Rapids Wednesday evening that attracted hundreds of protestors