Officials with Hemlock Semiconductor, the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon for the semiconductor and solar industries, have announced a new chief financial officer, as the company’s current CFO, Steve Sklenar, is retiring. Sklenar will retire at the end of the month, and incoming CFO Michael Moen joined the HSC executive leadership team Monday, Aug. … Read more
The bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden one year ago today, making unprecedented investments in domestic manufacturing, specifically in the semiconductor and clean energy sectors. As a global epicenter of advanced manufacturing and home to one-fifth of chip-hungry American automotive production, Michigan is poised to win investments to … Read more
STARS bus system in Saginaw and several of its community partners will host a job and education fair Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the STARS Plaza at 615 Johnson Street. All residents seeking employment or education opportunities are encouraged to stop in and apply. In addition to STARS hiring, the fair will … Read more
The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, located at Saginaw Valley State University, in partnership with The Jefferson Project in Bay City unveiled the installation of new work of public art with a dedication event on Friday, June 23, in Bay City at the location of The Jefferson Project site. The public art piece titled “Skinny … Read more
By specifying EPEAT panels, the recognitions show production of modules adheres to sustainably made, low-carbon products for developers and buyers. The Ultra Low-Carbon Solar Alliance announced three domestic panel producers, First Solar, Hanwha Qcells and Solarge, have committed to building low-carbon, sustainably-made PV products under the alliance’s “EPEAT for Solar” label. EPEAT is a globally … Read more
Child and Family Services received a $10,000 grant from the Saginaw Community Foundation for the Sexual Assault Center/Crisis Services Project. “The HSC Cares Grant was requested for Child and Family Service’s Sexual Assault Center, who provides free counseling and advocacy services to all victims and families who have experienced the unimaginable trauma of sexual assault,” … Read more
A Women in STEM Innovation event hosted by the Midland Business Alliance encouraged high-school-aged women and girls to hear from industry professionals about work-life balance, common myths and how to move up. More than 100 women attended a Women in STEM Innovation panel discussion to discuss the challenges women face in the field and how … Read more
Great Lakes Bay Pride is filling the region with fun this month. Throughout the month, Great Lakes Bay Pride and its regional partners will host programs and events aimed at education the community about LGBTQ+ issues. The events celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in Bay, Midland, Isabella, and Saginaw counties. Activities in June include: Pride Month events … Read more
The Rauchholz Memorial Library received a $1,000 grant from the Saginaw Community Foundation for its summer camps. This grant was provided by Hemlock Semiconductor Operation’s Community and Regional Empowerment Fund administered at the foundation. “Our summer camps are meant to be educational, but they are also meant to be fun,” Audrey Glass youth librarian said. … Read more
Saginaw Transit Authority and Regional Services is trying to help bridge the gap between employment and transportation. Many looking for a job have been turned down due to lack of transportation. STARS is looking to help change that with a job fair. The job fair is being held on Thursday, June 1st from 10 a.m. till … Read more