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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.
Business Resources
Start a Business
The LSCP provides comprehensive strategic planning services for entrepreneurs. No matter what stage in the process you are at, the Business Development Team at the LSCP can provide education, coaching, research assistance and advice.
Business Development & Marketing Guide
The LSCP economic development team can guide you through the process of starting or expanding your business and provide you with the appropriate resources and tools to assist you.
Business Services
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.
Gov’t Relations & Advocacy
The Lake Superior Community Partnership is committed to representing our community and partners when it comes to legislation and regulations that effect industry in our region and how it may affect our economy.
Working in Marquette County
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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Partners enjoy many benefits including business advocacy, site selection, financing, and workforce development.
Upcoming Events
Take a look at our events calendar to know what is going on with us, and for great networking opportunities.
Site Selection
Our site selection tool can help you find the best location to start or expand your business in the community or nearby
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Behind every economic win is a team effort.
We’re grateful for our public and private sector partners who make it possible to:
➡️ Retain and grow local business
➡️ Expand regional infrastructure
➡️ Improve quality of life across our region
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Advocacy That Moves Marquette County Forward
Economic development isn’t just about projects—it’s about policy.
At the Lake Superior Community Partnership, we advocate at the local, state, and federal levels to ensure Marquette County’s voice is heard and our needs are represented.
From championing smart infrastructure investments to supporting pro-business legislation, LSCP is committed to advancing policies that help our communities grow stronger, more resilient, and more prosperous.
We don’t just support business—we speak up for it.
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Did you know? In 2024, the LSCP supported over 613 businesses in Marquette County through consultations, site selection, and resource navigation.
From ribbon cuttings to real estate searches, we’re here for businesses at every stage. If you’ve got a vision, we’ve got the tools.
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It’s Economic Development Week!
As an accredited economic development organization, the Lake Superior Community Partnership is proud to celebrate the work that helps our businesses grow, our communities thrive, and our region prosper.
✅ Job creation
✅ Business support
✅ Community development
Let’s build a stronger Marquette County—together.
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You're invited to join Housing Now - Marquette County for a lunch and learn with representatives from the City of Jackson to learn more about their 100 Homes program. Events such as these are part of our strategy to expand access to information on housing programs and tools in other communities that could provide lessons for us to use in Marquette County.
Lunch is free but we do ask you to RSVP. Space is limited.
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🚨 Exciting news for Marquette County! 🚨
The LSCP and local partners have secured a $536,550 RAP grant through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to support downtown revitalization in the City of Ishpeming, City of Marquette - Government, and City of Negaunee!
This funding will help transform five downtown buildings into vibrant community assets, with 50/50 match support for façade improvements:
Anderson Building – Ishpeming
Queen City Running Company & Method Real Estate – Downtown Marquette
Degraeve Properties & Samara Floral Co – Negaunee
These projects are a powerful example of collaboration to boost local pride, economic growth, and community resilience. Work starts in Summer 2025!
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Join us this coming Monday at The Delft Bistro for Business After Hours with Enbridge!
Whether you're a seasoned networker or just getting started, all are welcome—Lake Superior Community Partnership members and non-members alike. Come as you are, bring a friend, and make some connections!This content isn't available right now
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Our Job of the Week is a Branch Office Administrator at Edward Jones.
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