Whitmer Welcomes World Economic Forum US Centre for Advanced Manufacturing to Michigan

Gov. Whitmer Welcomes World Economic Forum’s U.S. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing to Michigan, Bringing Economic Growth, New Jobs Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined state, local and industry officials during the Mackinac Policy Conference to celebrate the selection of Michigan as the home for the World Economic Forum’s new U.S. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing. The World Economic Forum is partnering with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Oakland County, and nonprofit Industry 4.0 knowledge center Automation … Read full story

The Clean Energy Buyers Institute Maximizes Clean Energy Benefits Beyond the Megawatt

Beyond the Megawatt aims to benefit people and the planet through resilience, equity, and environmental sustainability WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Clean Energy Buyers Institute (CEBI) launched the Beyond the Megawatt Initiative recently to create a resilient, equitable, and environmentally sustainable energy system for the benefit of all by leveraging energy customer demands for clean energy. CEBI’s Beyond the … Read full story

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 full story

“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 full story

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 full story