Growing Oregon Innovation
I was thrilled to join Governor Kotek, Senators Wyden and Merkley, Rep. Val Hoyle, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Director Dr. Laurie Locascio, and others in Corvallis to help celebrate the award of a new CHIPS and Science Act investment to HP. This $50 million agreement will spur advancements in semiconductor technology and create good jobs in manufacturing and construction.
CHIPS investments like the recent award to HP are growing Oregon’s semiconductor industry. A skilled and diverse workforce will expand opportunities to those historically left behind, maximize the investment, and grow the industry. I joined Congresswoman Salinas, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Barragan, NIST Director Dr. Locascio, Assistant Secretary of Commerce Feliz, and other academic, non-profit, and business leaders to discuss how to best support and expand opportunities for Latino students and community members.
We passed the CHIPS and Science Act two years ago, and it’s great to see the difference the legislation is making for Oregon’s economy, students, and workers. |