Madison Wertz

Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance. Hemlock Semiconductor Operations, a leading U.S. manufacturer of polysilicon for the semiconductor and solar industries, announced that Tara Zachariah has been promoted to Director of Communications. In this newly created role, Zachariah will lead the firm’s communications department and oversee a comprehensive, multi-faceted program that aligns … Read more

Other project approvals include 42 new homes as well as expanded child care and business options. Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to announce Michigan Strategic Fund approval for additional business expansions by two companies in southeast Michigan that will strengthen Michigan’s leadership position in future mobility and electrification and grow … Read more

Jim Cross and his son, Matt Cross, Meals on Wheels drivers for the Sanford Center, are the Midland County Senior Services Volunteers of the Month for March. “The Sanford Activity & Dining Center is truly grateful to have Jim Cross and his son, Matt, as volunteers,” said Dawn Powell, Sanford Site Manager. “They are super … Read more

Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) donated $50,000 toward the construction of the STEM Labs, an addition to the Lockwood STEM Center, at Hemlock Public School District. The school district thanked HSC for its generosity. “When given hands-on opportunities, students develop a love of science and engineering,” said Andy Ault, vice president of manufacturing at HSC. He said … Read more

High school students from Bay, Gratiot, Midland and Saginaw can now apply for this year’s round of scholarships from Hemlock Semiconductor to attend Michigan Technological University’s Engineering Scholars Summer Youth Program. According to a release from Hemlock Semiconductor Operations, the scholarship offer is in its 13th year and will provide up to 30 full scholarships … Read more

The Michigan Manufacturers Association is continuing a partnership with The Nature Conservancy in Michigan that offers resources and workshops for companies seeking to adopt environmental and clean energy strategies into their operations. This year’s program launched on Jan. 25 with an informational workshop at Steelcase Inc.’s Grand Rapids headquarters and included roughly 30 participants. Program leaders say the sessions are … Read more

Paddy Hobohm, 38, owns SPACE, Inc., with his mom, Kathie Fuce-Hobohm. She’s the CEO and he’s the president. SPACE’s headquarters are on Vantage Point Drive, off of Eastman Road, just north of Midland. They also have a location in Alexandria, Virginia. SPACE is a commercial interior design firm. Hobohm said they’re “highly focused on sustainability, disruptive … Read more

Bradley Cayo, 30, lives in Midland with his wife, Elizabeth, and their three children. The couple has been married for seven years. They met playing tuba in the West Virginia University marching band. She’s a lab technician at Dow. They have two sons, Calvin, 6, and Patrick, 4, and a daughter, Leigh, eight months. Bradley … Read more