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 full story
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 full story
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 full story
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 full story
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 full story
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 full story
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 full story
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 full story
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 full story
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 full story