In the latest in her Road Ahead series, Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered remarks in Flint at Kettering University. In her address, she focused on securing advanced manufacturing investments and making it easier to create and keep good-paying jobs in Michigan.
Key Points:
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- From medical devices to drones to solar panels and more, Michigan is well-positioned to lead the race to mine minerals, make components, and assemble products.
- There needs to be bipartisan work to pour resources into ensuring Michigan is well-positioned to lead.
- The state needs to help businesses bring high-skilled jobs to Michigan and reward companies that continue to keep jobs in the state.
- Additionally, the state should make it as easy as possible for companies, including housing, schools, and roads.
Governor Whitmer highlighted the importance of chips and the global shortage that has impacted multiple industries. To face this challenge and grow Michigan’s economy, she set a goal of building a semiconductor chip assembly plant in Michigan by the end of 2026.
To read her full remarks, please click here.
