About Us
The Lake Superior Community Partnership is Marquette County’s 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.
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 by maximizing profits, providing business check-ups, planning for succession, and reviewing 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.
Participate
Become a Partner
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
Hot Topics
Local Heroes Project
The Heroes Project started as an idea to provide a simple “thank you” to our frontline workers to remind them that they, and their services, are appreciated. What better way to show appreciation than with products sourced from our local businesses also impacted by the virus?
Great Lakes Jobs
In Michigan, we love our lakes, guard our paychecks, and work hard at our jobs. The new, high-tech Great Lakes Tunnel planned for deep below the Mackinac Straits protects all three. Join us! Help us build the Great Lakes Tunnel.
Marquette County EDC COVID-19 Loan Program
The COVID-19 Loan Program is a separate fund from the traditional RLF Program with different guidelines. These funds are available to businesses to help alleviate sudden and severe economic dislocation caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Recent News
Load moreThe Lake Superior Community Partnership recently assisted Social Justice For Us with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their one year anniversary.
Check out this week's Job of the Week from Kendricks Bordeau Keefe Seavoy & Larsen, PC #joboftheweek #upjobs #mijobs marquette.org/talent/
The Lake Superior Community Partnership recently assisted the Room at the Inn with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completed construction of the first permanent emergency homeless shelter in Marquette.
Congratulations!
Check out this week's Job of the Week from Lake Superior Press #JobOfTheWeek #UPJobs #MIJobs marquette.org/talent/
The Lake Superior Community Partnership recently assisted Rise Up Yoga with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their re-grand opening.
Thank you all for being so supportive! It was great to see you!!!🙆🏼♀️
The Lake Superior Community Partnership recently assisted Richardson Jewelers Marquette with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their newly remodeled showroom.
Check out this week's Job of the Week from National Carbon Technologies #JobOfTheWeek #UPJobs #MIJobs marquette.org/talent/
Check out this week's Job of the Week from Peninsula Fiber Network, LLC #JobOfTheWeek #UPJobs #MIJobs marquette.org/talent/
We are launching a new way to get to know LSCP Partners with Partner Spotlights!
Our first Partner Spotlight is with Katherine Marsh, Double Trouble Entertainment’s Operations Manager. We had a few questions for Double Trouble, check one out below:
What makes your business unique?
Our business is unique because we can turn anything into a major celebration! Whether it be a Sweet 16 or your wedding day, we are dedicated to customizing your special day to make it your time to shine and party. Double Trouble knows how to work hard so you can play harder!
Find the rest of the interview at marquette.org/partner-spotlight-with-double-trouble-entertainment/Check out this week's Job of the Week from Brookridge Heights #JobOfTheWeek #UPJobs #MIJobs marquette.org/talent/
The Lake Superior Community Partnership recently assisted Madisons Bridal Boutique with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their grand opening!
We are launching the US Chamber Federation membership today! LSCP Partners are eligible for this membership which provides tools and resources to small businesses. Benefits are included on our website here: marquette.org/the-lake-superior-community-partnership-partners-with-the-u-s-chamber-of-commerce/
Way to go !! Three memberships for the price of one. So helpful for small business
The LSCP worked with over 1,000 businesses in 2020 and we’ve already met with 300 in 2021. Let’s make your organization one of them! Learn more about what we’re doing to strengthen local business and create jobs in Marquette County by visiting Marquette.org #EconDevWeek #EDW2021
Join LSCP Partner Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Marquette for their career fair taking place tomorrow, May 11, from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm!Come work with us!!
Career Fair - Tuesday!! May 11th from 1-6pm
Immediate Interviews
marriott.com/mqtfi2021 #EconDevWeek kicks off today! Watch our social media pages this week as we launch a new partnership! #EDW2021
Check out this week's Job of the Week from TV6 & FOX UP #joboftheweek #upjobs #mijobs marquette.org/talent/
The Lake Superior Community Partnership and Accelerate UP
recently assisted Studio South - MQT with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their grand opening!Have you read this week's Mining Journal column by LSCP's CEO, Sarah Lucas? Read the full column online here and learn more about Economic Development Week- marquette.org/economic-development-week-2021-in-marquette-county/
Check out this week's Job of the Week from QuickTrophy #JobOfTheWeek #UPJobs #MIJobs marquette.org/talent/
UP Health System - Bell is hiring!Join our team of #HealthcareHeroes. Now hiring Full-time, Part-time, and PRN Surgical Tech positions to join us in pursuing our mission of #MakingCommunitiesHealthier. To learn more and apply online, please visit www.BellHospital.org/Careers #SurgicalTech
Check out this week's Job of the Week from Marquette Mountain #JobOfTheWeek #UPJobs #MIJobs marquette.org/talent/
If you missed it, Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration (MIOSHA) extended the workplace safety rules through October 14. Read more here- bit.ly/3mJAGhDAs broad community spread of COVID-19 continues, the Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration (MIOSHA) within the Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity has extended its emergency rules. Read more. ➡️ bit.ly/3mJAGhD #COVIDWorkplaceSafety
Have you read this week's Mining Journal column by LSCP's CEO, Sarah Lucas? Read the full column online here- marquette.org/ambassadors-bring-marquette-countys-voice-to-lansing/
Check out this week's Job of the Week from none other than the LSCP Team! #JobOfTheWeek #UPJobs #MIJobs marquette.org/talent/
Check out this week's Job of the Week from Chocolay ACE Hardware! #JobOfTheWeek #UPJobs #MIJobs marquette.org/talent/
Check out this week's Job of the Week from United Way of Marquette County! #JobOfTheWeek #UPJobs #MIJobs marquette.org/talent/
Thank you again to our Partner, Bennett Media Group for creating this year's Annual Celebration video!
If you happened to miss it, check it out online! youtu.be/gewQKNK4ERQThank you to everyone who participated in this year's virtual auction!
It's time to wrap up the LSCP Annual Celebration 2021. A big shout out to everyone who attended the celebration last evening, all of our sponsors and congratulations to Amy Jandron Clickner on her retirement!Last chance to bid!
Bidding closes in approximately 1 hour at 12:00 pm. event.auctria.com/c52e2b0c-fcab-437a-af9d-069d3a9c193f/aa6cd270-8751-11e9-a741-3fcfcb35cbb0Our LSCP Annual Celebration 2021 last evening was a blast!
One last thank you to our sponsor, Superior Extrusion Inc!Shout out to our Partner, TV6 & FOX UP for creating this year’s Distinguished Service Award videos! We are excited to highlight two outstanding community leaders at our Annual Celebration. Thank you TV6 & FOX UP.
