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Experts estimate the U.S. semiconductor industry will need between 40,000 and 90,000 skilled workers in the coming years.

The ranking is according to this year's Corporate Religious Equity, Diversity and Inclusion of large companies by the Religious Freedom and Business Foundation.

Mayors from New Albany, Gahanna and Johnstown came together Wednesday at the Columbus Metropolitan Club to discuss how their communities will change as they prepare for the arrival of the $1 billion Intel manufacturing plant.

Central Ohio is expected to keep growing at an even-faster pace as big projects like Intel’s semiconductor plants in Licking County come online.

Intel Corporation intends to lay off thousands of workers amid an expected drop of billions in sales and revenue.

The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved a tax credit plan valued at $475 million for the semiconductor plant in Licking County, with that value expected to be set even higher soon.

The five-member Ohio Tax Credit Authority board is expected to meet Monday to consider the 30-year, $650-million job creation tax credit for Intel's new semiconductor chip campus in New Albany.

Nearby residents in Licking County had raised concerns about the pollutants in the permit. The permit lists at least eight different toxins and other particulate matter like dust or smoke.

Intel hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking at its construction site in Licking County Friday morning. It’s a billion-dollar investment to build up to eight semiconductor manufacturing facilities.

After months of promises and concerns from local residents, President Biden comes to Central Ohio Friday for the ceremonial groundbreaking on Intel’s massive new Licking County campus.