The Michigan Opportunity

S2 Ep.48 - Eric Shreffler, Sr. Vice President Market Development at MEDC and Kristin Dziczek, Automotive Policy Advisor, Detroit Branch - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

January 11, 2023 Michigan Economic Development Corporation Season 2 Episode 48
The Michigan Opportunity
S2 Ep.48 - Eric Shreffler, Sr. Vice President Market Development at MEDC and Kristin Dziczek, Automotive Policy Advisor, Detroit Branch - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Show Notes

Is the automotive microchip crisis over? What are some measures Michigan and the MEDC are taking to alleviate this challenge?

On this special edition of the Michigan Opportunity, hear from our two industry experts, Eric Shreffler of MEDC and Kristin Dziczek of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and learn some interesting background in this very dynamic field.  What is causing the chip shortage, and what is the global supply chain doing to solve challenges being faced?  How does onshoring come into play? Hear specifically what Michigan is doing and how our state’s history of innovation and mobility and automotive manufacturing strength is helping with the global microchip and semiconductor shortage. You can also read the transcript from our conversation.