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 more

“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 more

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 more

On March 12, Great Lakes Safety Training Center (GLSTC) conducted its virtual annual safety celebration meeting, where keynote speaker Garrison Wynn spoke about influencing safety.

HEMLOCK, Mich. – Congressman Dan Kildee introduced a solar energy manufacturing bill in September. The bill would allow new tax credits for production and also the congressman says it will bring more jobs.

MIDLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — Former Michigan governor, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm was back in the state on Friday to tour two companies helping to increase clean energy in the United States.

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visited the state where she was governor for eight years Friday to promote clean energy and energy independence.