Semiconductor Career and Apprenticeship Network Program Aimed at Creating Good Paying Jobs

Gov. Whitmer Announces New Semiconductor Career and Apprenticeship Network Program Aimed at Creating Good-Paying Jobs Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to announce Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval of support for a new semiconductor technician apprenticeship program intended to strengthen the pipeline of the semiconductor workforce. MSF also approved $1.5 million … Read more

“Help Wanted” Employers are taking different approaches to fill jobs

“Help Wanted” signs are a common sight in the window or on the front door of small retail shops and restaurants. One of our region’s larger employers has taken that visual to another level. When traveling eastbound on the US-10 freeway between Midland and Bay City, Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) is currently displaying an ad on a … Read more

ICYMI: Secretary Granholm Traveled to Michigan to Highlight Efforts to Bolster U.S. Supply Chains

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, March 11, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm traveled to Mid Michigan to highlight the importance of achieving energy independence through clean energy, strong and secure domestic supply chains, and American manufacturing. The Secretary was joined by U.S. Representative Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, to … Read more

Midland-area organizations call for artists to create public art projects

The Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum at Saginaw Valley State University, as part of the “NEA Big Read: Great Lakes Bay Region,” is working with regional arts organizations to hire three local artists to create public art projects this spring. One artist from each of Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties will be selected to receive a stipend of $6,000 plus an additional … Read more

Michigan Manufacturers Association partners with Nature Conservancy for sustainability training

A first-time partnership between two statewide organizations is resulting in new educational resources for manufacturers across Michigan. The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) and the Nature Conservancy of Michigan have partnered to produce a four-part series of webinars to explore sustainability in manufacturing, with an emphasis on reducing CO2 emissions.

Governor Whitmer Visits Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation to Discuss Michigan’s Global Manufacturing Leadership

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today joined business, state and local officials for a tour of Hemlock Semiconductor’s facilities in Hemlock, commending the global silicon and semiconductor chemicals manufacturer for its longstanding commitment to Michigan and its contributions to Michigan’s leadership position in the semiconductor supply chain.