Biden set to attend Intel plant groundbreaking in Ohio
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President Joe Biden is set to make an election-year visit for the groundbreaking of two Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) advanced chipmaking facilities in Ohio.
Earlier this year, Intel (INTC) announced a $20B+ investment in a new semiconductor manufacturing site in Ohio to produce leading-edge chips. The project is expected to generate thousands of high-tech jobs.

The semiconductor company also announced the first phase of funding for its Ohio Semiconductor Education and Research Program. The first phase will provide $17.7M in funding to eight leading over three years as part of Intel's $50M commitment to Ohio higher education institutions over the next decade.
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