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The Lake Superior Community Partnership exists to ensure a vibrant local and regional economy, providing a wide variety of affordable and effective development services. The LSCP helps our partners make the connections that matter – between businesses, organizations, leaders and legislators, and provides a powerful legislative voice for programs and policies that strengthen our regional economy.
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Managed business growth is necessary for success, and we at LSCP can help maximize profits, provide business check-ups, plan for succession, and review economic impact studies.
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The Lake Superior Community Partnership is the Marquette County Regions leading resource for economic development, providing a wide variety of affordable and effective development services. The LSCP helps our partners make the connections that matter – between businesses, organizations, leaders and legislators, and provides a powerful legislative voice for programs and policies that strengthen our regional economy.
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The Midwest Truck Driving School - CDL Training will be hosting a Career Exploration Day next Wednesday July 16th from 11am-2pm. They have high schools, ISD's, and CTE students coming from all over the Upper Peninsula to attend.
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Location:North Country Electrical Line & Heavy Equipment School
1519 N 26th Street, Escanaba, MI 49829
FREE Burgers & Brats
Giveaways & Prizes - Thank you to the following businesses for supporting the Career Exploration Day and providing great giveaways for the event! $100 Frapps Meat Market, Four Some Escanaba Country Club, $100 Jo to Go - Escanaba, Mi - Escanaba, Mi, $100 Elmer's County Market, $100 Jim's Dari-Kreme, $2,000 Tuition Scholarship, $100 Krist Oil, $100 The Buck Inn, and more!
What can you do?
• 🚧 Climb utility poles in full lineman gear
• 🏗️ Operate heavy equipment like excavators and dozers
• 🚛 Get behind the wheel of a semi‑truck and big rigs
• 👥 Ask instructors all your burning questions
Whether you’re curious, exploring a career change, or supporting a friend or family member—this event is for all ages and skill levels.
Bring your appetite, energy, and curiosity. Discover real, rewarding career paths in electrical line work, heavy equipment operation, and commercial driving.This content isn't available right now
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🔥 Grill & Chill with LSCP! 🔥
Join the Lake Superior Community Partnership for our summer Partnership Engagement Event — the Grill and Chill at beautiful Miner's Park in Negaunee!
🗓 Tuesday, August 27
🕛 12:00 – 2:00 PM
📍 Miner's Park (Corner of Maas Street & US-41, Negaunee)
Enjoy good food, great company, and a relaxing afternoon in the park. This event is exclusive to LSCP partners — RSVP required!
Can’t make it? Feel free to share this invite with your co-workers. We’d love to see your team there!
👉 RSVP now to reserve your spot!This content isn't available right now
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Want to get your business or nonprofit in front of Northern Michigan University students?
Register now for Fall Fest 2025! This is your chance to connect directly with thousands of Northern Michigan University students — promote your products, services, or mission, and grow your visibility on campus!
📅 Date & Time:
Monday, August 25, 2025
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
📍 Location:
NMU Northern Center Lawn
1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI
Booth Fees:
$90 for LSCP partners
$150 for non-partners
Includes an 8-foot table and two chairs
Registration deadline is August 18
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Learn more and register here: business.marquette.org/events/details/fall-fest-2025-143464
The next event of the series, Breakfast & Business: State of Nonprofits in Marquette County, is next Friday! Listen in and hear the details.
LSCP Holding Next Breakfast & Business Session This Month
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We’re just two weeks away from our special Breakfast & Business session: State of the Nonprofit Community—and we’re excited to announce that Jenna Zdunek of the David & Thu Brulé YMCA of Marquette County will be joining us as a panelist! 💬🙌
🗓 Friday, July 18
📍 Join us for breakfast, networking, and a conversation with local nonprofit leaders shaping Marquette County:
Amy Quinn, Grow & Lead: Community and Youth Development
Emma Schultz, Community Foundation of Marquette County
Andrew Rickauer, United Way of Marquette County
Jenna Zdunek, The David & Thu Brulé YMCA of Marquette County-Marquette
This event is valuable for both nonprofits and the business community:
🤝 Nonprofits can ask questions, share experiences, and gain insights from fellow organizations.
💼 Businesses will walk away with a better understanding of our nonprofit landscape and how they can support and collaborate with these community pillars.
🎟 $25 for LSCP Partners | $35 for Non-Partners
🍳 Includes breakfast + time to connect with peers
👉 Register today: marquette.org/breakfast
Thank you to our sponsors:
Title Sponsor: Marquette-Alger RESA
Series Sponsor: Invest UP
July Sponsors: Enbridge & TruNorth Federal Credit UnionThis content isn't available right now
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Our Job of the Week is a Digital Communications Specialist at Upper Peninsula Power Company.
Learn more about the position or apply here by clicking the link in the comments.1 CommentComment on Facebook
Learn more about the position here: marquette.org/talent/
Congratulations, Flourish Financial Partners!
The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) assisted Flourish Financial Partners® in celebrating the grand opening of their newly renovated office space with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1901 W. Ridge Street, Suite 5, in Marquette. Flourish Financial Partners® has proudly served the Marquette community for over 25 years.
Following the ribbon cutting, attendees enjoyed beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and tours of the updated space during an open house.
Ribbon cuttings are a service of the LSCP Business Network. Learn more at https://marquette.org/2025-celebrations/0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Congratulations, City of Negaunee!
The second installation of the Art in the Park program, a collaboration between Honor Credit Union in Negaunee, Negaunee High School, and the City of Negaunee, was unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Jim Thomas Pavilion in Jackson Mine Park.
Ribbon cuttings are a service of the LSCP Business Network. Learn more at https://marquette.org/2025-celebrations/0 CommentsComment on Facebook
LSCP Staff Update: Mary Myers Promoted to Director of Economic Development Services
If you’ve worked with the LSCP, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Mary Myers. With more than a decade of dedicated service, Mary has long been our go-to expert in business development.
As of January 2025, Mary has stepped into a new leadership role as Director of Economic Development Services. In this position, she oversees our Economic Alliance division, which includes both business development and community development programming.
This new role reflects LSCP’s continued shift toward community-based economic development, addressing the needs of both private and public partners across Marquette County. Mary will also play a larger role in shaping our strategic direction—working closely with our CEO to guide organizational priorities, communicate our impact, and ensure sound fiscal stewardship.
Please join us in congratulating Mary on this well-earned promotion!20 CommentsComment on Facebook
