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 moreCheck 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.
It's official! Sarah Lucas will be the next CEO of the Partnership. The staff & board are thrilled to have found such a great fit for the position.
Join us for our virtual Annual Celebration on March 11 to say farewell to long time leader, Amy Clickner.
marquette.org/lake-superior-community-partnership-names-sarah-lucas-as-next-ceo/Congrats Sarah!
Shout out to our Partner, Bennett Media Group for creating this year’s virtual event video! Although not in our usual format, we are excited to highlight economic development this year with the help of our local experts. Thank you Bennett Media Group.
We always love working with the LSCP! Thanks for including us!
Happy reopening day! Tomorrow, February 2, Checker Transport will be offering FREE rides to and from local bars and restaurants within Marquette City limits from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. to celebrate!At Checker Transport, We love to support locally owned and operated businesses like ourselves! The current state guidelines for COVID-19 will allow bars and restaurants to open at limited capacity starting February 1st.
In celebration, Checker wants to thank our community and businesses for their efforts throughout the pandemic! On Tuesday February 2nd, we will be offering FREE rides within the Marquette city limits to and from local bars and restaurants from noon-8pm. All you have to do is present your local business receipt!
Give us a call! (906) 226-7777
Marquette Big Boy
Donckers
Remies
The Delft Bistro
Hudson's Classic Grill & Bar
Vango's Pizza & Cocktail Lounge
For a list of restaurants open for indoor dining starting today, please visit, www.marquette-now.com/whos-doing-whatThe Employee Assistance Grants are designed to provide support to employees impacted by the MDHHS Gathering and Face Mask Order that took effect on November 18, 2020.
The application period will open on January 15, at 9:00 a.m. and will be available until January 25, at 5:00 p.m. Learn more here - mrlaef.org/moneyThe truly wonderful business owner of Northern Lights Glass, Malia, bought 35 meals from us for the folks at Room at the Inn yesterday.
We are so grateful for the people in this community that take care of one another, and we’re so happy to be a part of spreading goodness!
Thank you, Northern Lights Glass, for supporting local businesses and taking care of the community!
Spread Goodness Day, #spreadgoodnessHave you read Amy's Mining Journal column this week? Check out a local twist to a classic poem! marquette.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Twas-the-Night-Before-Amys-Christmas-2.pdf
Did you know Innovate Marquette SmartZone will be covering the card fee and shipping through the end of 2020? We love our community partners and local small businesses!With the holidays around the corner, there’s never been a better time to #shoplocal! This year, take the guesswork out of gift giving and send your family and friends a #LoveonLocal gift card that can be spent at ANY small business in Marquette County.
Small businesses are the heartbeat of this community we love, and we’re excited to be partnering with Love on Local and Lake Superior Community Partnership to bring Marquette small businesses support through their gift card program. We’re covering all service fees through the end of 2020, so more of your hard earned money can go to local businesses.
Give your loved ones access to eclectic shopping, great restaurants, recreational purchases, and more in #MarquetteCounty! Cards can be purchased in any increment at loveonlocal.com.Last week, the Lake Superior Community Partnership assisted the Little Shop of Hairdos with a ribbon cutting ceremony!
