Madison Wertz

A transit service here will host a job fair featuring businesses and organizations that serve as stops on its bus routes. Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services (STARS) will organize the event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at its headquarters at 615 Johnson in downtown Saginaw. Organizers said prospective employees can meet … Read more

Decision to establish The Semiconductor Talent and Automotive Research (STAR) initiative in Michigan underscores strength of state’s semiconductor ecosystem, leadership in tech innovation Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new public-private partnership with semiconductor company KLA, Belgium-based technology innovation hub imec, the University of Michigan, Washtenaw Community College and General Motors that will establish a global semiconductor … Read more

Hemlock Public School District has received a donation from Hemlock Semiconductor. The country’s top producer of hyper-pure silicon has given over $6000 worth of shop equipment to Hemlock PSD’s industrial arts program. The program gives students hands-on experience and skills in manufacturing, design, and engineering. The donation from HSC is one of many contributions from … Read more

For the first time since 2019, the Midland Figure Skating Club will host an ice show production, “Encore! Stage and Screen,” at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 14 at the Midland Civic Arena. More than 40 skaters from across the Great Lakes Bay Region ranging in age from 4 to adult, representing skill levels from beginner … Read more

The Saginaw Career Complex is seeking about 25 more area employers to attend its upcoming job fair for high school juniors and seniors. On Tuesday, May 9, participating employers will have the opportunity to meet with more than 800 SCC students and potential future employees. Registration is free. Ann Marie Batkoski, coordinator of business partnerships … Read more

‘Tis the season. The Midland Business Alliance announced that the Midland Blooms will be back again for 2023. Planting day will take place on Saturday, May 20. “Midland is a beautiful place and the flowers that we plant for Midland Blooms enhance this beauty,” said Tony Stamas, President and CEO of the Midland Business Alliance. “From the … Read more

Hemlock Semiconductor employees will soon be eligible for more affordable childcare after the company joined MI Tri-Share, a cost-sharing program. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office announced the partnership Tuesday morning. The program offers working parents access to childcare at a third of the cost. Whitmer’s office said to date, 139 employers are participating, and parents save an average … Read more

Hemlock Semiconductor, a leading provider of high-purity polysilicon products for the electronic and solar power industries and one of Saginaw County’s top employers, has joined the state of Michigan’s child care cost-sharing program, which offers working parents access to child care at a third of the cost. HSC is now among 139 businesses across Michigan participating … Read more

Michigan’s Tri-Share program makes child care more affordable, accessibly splitting cost between parents, employer, and the state Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) as the newest Michigan employer to participate in MI Tri-Share, the state’s innovative cost-sharing program offering working parents access to child care at a third of the cost. To date, 139 employers are participating and parents save an average of $464 … Read more