Intel Corp. announced it would invest $8 billion to build a new factory in Oregon and upgrade four other plants in the U.S. In order to keep up with rapid technological advances and maintain its position as the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer, Intel is required to make both large and frequent investments into its factories. The project will create approximately 8,000 temporary construction jobs and 1,000 permanent positions. Read the full story on nytimes.com
About Shelly Palmer
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with AI strategy, implementation and governance, as well as technology, media and marketing. Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology, he is a bestselling author, covers tech and business for Fox 5’s Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN, and writes the popular daily business blog Think About This. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.