Madison Wertz This article appeared in the November/December 2022 issue of MiMfg Magazine. Read the full issue and find past issues online. Advocacy, loyalty, empathy, hands-on experience and an ability to get things done are all marks of a true leader. Kristen Opperman has all of that and more — and she has it in spades. With a background … Read more
The annual MFG Excellence Awards celebrate the leaders and products pushing the industry forward. The 2022 award winners, finalists and industry supporters were recognized Thursday, November 10, at a prestigious evening of celebration in Lansing. 2022 MFG Excellence Awards Winners MFG Lifetime Achievement AwardBob Jacquart, Jacquart Fabric Products, Home of Stormy Kromer (Ironwood) MFG Woman of the … Read more
By helping to provide a critical domestic supply chain, the CHIPS Act represents a new era of American industrial competitiveness. Since this summer’s passage of federal legislation aimed at boosting domestic semiconductor manufacturing, several chipmakers have announced plans to build new fabrication facilities in the United States. Fortunately for the country, the CHIPS and Science … Read more
Billions of dollars are being invested throughout Michigan to design, develop and build the next generation of clean-energy mobility. Combined, General Motors and Ford Motor Company are investing $9 billion dollars for EV and battery cell production. Gotion just announced a $2.4 billion investment for EV battery production in Big Rapids, and Hemlock Semiconductor is … Read more
Innovative partnership with private industry, academia created to grow Michigan’s semiconductor talent ecosystem, positioning the state to become global talent leader Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce the new Semiconductor Talent Action Team, a collaborative, public/private partnership aimed at making Michigan a top state for semiconductor talent solutions and … Read more
With Hemlock Semiconductor’s recently announced $375 million expansion in Thomas Township underway, Hemlock Public School District officials are preparing for a potential influx of students as new families move to the area. Company officials have said the planned expansion will create 170 new permanent jobs in Thomas Township, where HSC is headquartered. Hemlock Public Schools … Read more
We’ve been telling you about the $375 million expansion at Hemlock Semiconductor and 170 new permanent jobs coming to the area. The groundbreaking ceremony was just last month, and now families from surrounding areas may be making mid-Michigan their home. Hemlock Public School leaders say they are ready for the possible influx of students as … Read more
Hemlock, Mich. ― Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) today announced the winners of the company’s 13th Annual Community Calendar Contest. Local students from 11 schools in the Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and Gratiot school districts illustrated this year’s theme – “A Year of Exploration.” Their winning entries will be featured in HSC’s 2023 Community Calendar and … Read more
Winners will be honored at the Fox Theatre on Nov. 17 in Detroit Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission today announced 46 individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations recipients of the 2022 Governor’s Service Awards and applauded their commitment to volunteerism, service or philanthropy. “Michigan succeeds because of Michiganders who go above and … Read more
Sunday winners announced The people chose three winners from the “Canstruction” food charity event. St. John’s Lutheran School, Windover High School and Jefferson Middle School won awards on Sunday. Voters paid $1 for each nomination. Canstruction is a nationwide charitable competition that involves building sculptures with canned food items. The third annual event was hosted … Read more