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To meet the above objectives, we must address the issue that
most resonates with our nation’s youth: climate change. Today,
use of microelectronics comprises the fastest growing demand for
electricity. The challenge of reducing or eliminating energy demand
from this sector, be it from data centers, automobiles, or hand-held
devices, is within our reach, but will require that the producers of
microelectronic components and systems shift to newer materials
and designs in their products. Here is where AIC and the Business
Round Table should work together.
The AIC began with a few dozen corporate leaders and now
comprises numerous educational and government leaders eager to
address the goals I outlined above. The CHIPS for America Act
was drafted in the same spirit as the Eisenhower Plan, The Marshal
Plan, and the post-Civil War reconstruction effort in the late 1890s.
The world has enjoyed free trade for decades, and as countries form
new global alignments, there will be occasions for other countries
to adopt similar initiatives. I work closely every day with those
addressing the legislative outcomes and remain hopeful that more
small businesses and investors will come forward to take part in this
new initiative.
As we move forward, we must do so with a focus and
determination to meet the challenges with more understanding and
patience. Eager, yet naive new investors will be coming to the table
who do not understand the semiconductor industry. This in no way
is their fault, but rather is an opportunity for you as the technology
provider to educate your prospects in an easy to understand manner
how your capability serves industry needs. The CHIPS for America
Act speaks for what it is in form and function—it is intended to
bring semiconductor manufacturing back to American shores and
close the gap on reliance on foreign suppliers. These efforts will
provide for a stable economy and enhanced national security. The
language is there in simple form for all to read. The motivation is
equally as simple and seen every day in the news. If you are not at
this point learning from what you are seeing in your supply chains,
then you are simply not paying attention. For additional information,
please visit www.Aicamerica.com.

Biography
Brian Long is Chairman and Founder of The American
Industrial Compact Consortium, Hazard, Kentucky. He is
an American industrialist, designer and inventor with a deep
history of providing rapid solutions for various urgent needs
of both government and public sectors. He has designed life-
saving capabilities that resulted in multi-billion dollar market
spaces being created and saved untold numbers of lives.
Email Brian_Long@mail.com

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