German battery maker looking to invest in West Michigan

A German battery maker is looking to invest in a West Michigan production location in order to tap millions in tax incentives. If the deal goes through, jobs could follow. According to excerpts from the story: If the deal is sweet enough, West Michigan could be home to a second battery manufacturer, another potential success story of the state’s efforts to diversify the manufacturing base. Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced Thursday that German battery maker fortu PowerCell will search for a West Michigan manufacturing location, pending approval of state and local incentives. The possible deal comes after Granholm’s two-day trip to Germany and Belgium in search of new investments. Birgit Klohs, president of The Right Place Inc., said the economic development group is “tangentially involved” in the discussions. Read the complete story here.