The Silicon Heartland Wants To Be America’s Next Chip Powerhouse

Key Takeaways: Major facility investments are driving momentum for the Midwestern semiconductor industry. Workforce development remains a major structural challenge. Quantum investment in Chicago represents a major opportunity for the regional semiconductor ecosystem. The U.S. semiconductor industry has long been concentrated in established technology and manufacturing hubs, but new investments and startup activity are helping expand the industry’s footprint across the Midwest. The prospect of a