Saginaw Hopes to Snag 500 Solar Jobs

Saginaw could land a $177 million solar modular production plant that officials say could employ 500 people within five years.

Officials say the city is in a bidding war with a Texas community also vying for the courting of GlobalWatt, a San Jose, Calif.-based solar industry company.

A GlobalWatt spokeswoman said the business could decide by late December whether to move in to the closed Enterprise Automotive Systems – Saginaw Division at 1200 Leon Scott.

“At this point, the company is still evaluating its options,” said Dawn Baetsen, GlobalWatt’s spokeswoman.

The decision will depend largely on economic incentives the two communities offer, she said… read more