FROM THE EDITOR

FROM THE EDITOR Intelligent Planning

SOME DAYS STAND OUT MORE THAN MOST.

January 21 was one of those days. That was when Intel, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, announced its plans to invest more than $20 billion in building two leading-edge chip factories in Ohio. It’s a move to create what CEO Pat Gelsinger calls “The Silicon Heartland.”

The decision was applauded by President Biden and Gov. Mike DeWine for its national and state implications. But it means really big things here in Lorain County, too.

Part of that is because Lorain County Community College was prepped for the moment years ago. It has been training students in big things like microelectronic manufacturing, wafer fabrication and semi-conductor processes for more than a decade. The Richard Desich SMART Center at LCCC was built so when a major move like this happened it would stand ready to lead.

The college is also backed by a supportive business community, including business and economic-development organization that know all of this will ultimately equate to jobs and dollars at home. Read more about it starting on page 14.

In more good news, the Best of Lorain County Party is back in 2022. This don’tmiss event lets finalists in dozens of categories —from food to shopping and more —showcase what makes them great. And you get the tough jobs of sampling all of the goodies.

Watch for more details so you don’t miss the fun on Sept. 15.

SINCERELY,

JENNIFER BOWEN SIMA

EDITOR, PULSE LORAIN COUNTY’S MAGAZINE

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