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SK Siltron CSS earned accolades in 2022 for pay, benefits, and work-life balance. Human Resources Manager Tiffany Kukla says the award shows the firm is an employer of choice in the region. (Photo courtesy of SK Siltron CSS)
Employee happiness is serious business at SK Siltron CSS in Bay County

Human Resources Manger Tiffany Kukla is proud of the award-winning policies and pay at the semiconductor manufacturing firm. SK Siltron CSS has invested millions in two Bay County facilities and now employs more than 200 people.  

Bryan Draves, at right, says he's found the job of a lifetime at SK Siltron CSS. Here, he poses with co-workers Earl Lewis (left), a Production Engineer, and Dave Cronk (center), a Material Scheduler. 
Lifelong Bay Cityan – with deep roots in the community – finds his forever job at SK Siltron CSS

Bryan Draves says he's found the job of a lifetime at SK Siltron CSS. It lets him be part of a cutting-edge industry while staying close to extended family.  

Edward Sanchez brings decades of experience in research and development of silicon carbide wafers to the SK Siltron CSS plant that opened recently in Bay County. (Photo courtesy of SK Siltron CSS)
Research scientist devotes career to silicon carbide industry and creating sustainable energy

Edward Sanchez has spent more than a quarter-century in the research and development of silicon carbide wafers used to power electric vehicles and other technology. He now serves as Vice President of Operations and Technology at Bay County’s SK Siltron CSS, a silicon carbide wafer manufacturer.  

Eric Moore, center, is one of hundreds of people working at SK Siltron CSS facilities in Bay County. From left are employees Victoria DeRuiter, Brandon Bedtelyon, Moore, Steve Sherlock and Tanner DuFresne. (Photo courtesy of SK SIltron CSS)
For Eric Moore, working at SK Siltron CSS is all about professional growth

Eric Moore's job is to grow the crystals that go into the silicon chips at SK Siltron CSS. The lifelong Bay County residents is excited about the manufacturer's ability to grow more jobs for the community.

SK Siltron CSS employees Rose Dugan, left, and Kevin Moeggenborg hold 6-inch wide silicon carbide wafers the company manufactures in Bay County. The wafers are used to make semiconductor chips for electric vehicles.
Bridgeport mom sees a bright future at SK Siltron CSS in Bay County

For Rose Dugan, SK Siltron CSS is personal. She’s proud that her job helps meet the growing demand for chips to power electronic devices. And she’s touched that the CEO of the international firm greets her by name.  

Event staff attached the Presidential Seal to the podium just before President Biden came on stage.
SK Siltron CSS puts Bay County at the forefront of nation’s growing appetite for semiconductor chips

SK Siltron CSS's $300 million investment is creating jobs in the region and positioning Michigan as a national leader in semiconductor supply chain.  

Whether you’re skating, sledding, shopping, or building snowmen, there’s nothing like a hot cup of Joe to warm you back up on a cold Michigan day. (Photo courtesy of Populace Coffee)
No matter how you take your coffee, there’s always a tasty cup waiting for you in Bay City

Bay City's coffee shops offer warm beverages and fresh baked goods alongside poetry readings and live musical performances. 

Michigan Sugar Company President and CEO Neil Juhnke addresses grower-owners from the cooperative's East District during a Tool Shed meeting held in April 2023 at Maple Grove Acres in Ruth. (Photo courtesy of Michigan Sugar)
Michelle Judd joins MSBDC and Bay Future to help Bay County small businesses navigate challenges

New consulting position created exclusively for Bay County residents who want to start, grow or improve their businesses.  

There's never been a better time to take up the hobby of birdwatching. Smartphone apps help identify species. And this region is a mecca for hundreds of different bird species. Here, a Yellow-rumped Warbler takes a break at Tawas Point.
Birdwatchers flock to the Great Lakes Bay Region

The Great Lakes Bay Region is a high traffic area for hundreds of bird species, making this area a birdwatching hot spot. 

Milkweed is the only plant where monarch butterflies lay their eggs. Monarch females will 'taste' milkweed with their feet prior to laying eggs on it.
The Butterfly Effect: Local golf courses pitch in to save monarch butterflies by planting milkweed

Golf courses around the Great Lakes Bay Region are planting milkweed to welcome monarch butterflies to their grounds.  

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