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. 

Organizations to benefit from Hemlock Semiconductor CARE Grants

The Midland Area Honor Guard has been supporting families of deceased military members for over 40 years. With the help of a CARE Fund grant from Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC), the Honor Guard will be able to purchase new uniforms for its members to wear during funeral services.

Leadership Transition Happens At HSC Headquarters

Hemlock Semiconductor Operations today announced that Arabinda “AB” Ghosh has formally begun his role as the company’s new chairman and CEO, succeeding Mark Bassett, who retired December 31st. HSC announced the transition on September 27, when Ghosh started at HSC as Chief Operating Officer.

Midland area students win Hemlock calendar art contest

Depictions of “The Beauty of Diversity in My Community” created by area students were recently awarded prizes and will be featured in Hemlock Semiconductor Operations’ (HSC) 2022 calendar as part of the company’s 12th annual Community Calendar Contest.

Midland County Emergency Food Pantry Network grateful for meat donation

The Midland County Emergency Food Pantry Network is very grateful for the 3,355 pounds of meat donated by nine local businesses which purchased animals from 14 youth at this year’s Midland County Fair auction. The frozen meat filled two new commercial upright freezers that were donated recently by a generous supporter of EFPN, a chest … Read more