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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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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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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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Congratulations to Tonya Darner on her expanded leadership role as Market CEO of both UP Health System - Marquette and UP Health System - Bell hospitals!
Tonya’s new role is a powerful example of how homegrown leadership—rooted in deep regional knowledge, proven experience, and a clear vision for a healthier Upper Peninsula—continues to shape the future of healthcare in our region.
We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mitch Leckelt on his retirement as CEO of UP Health System – Bell. Mitch has been a champion for rural healthcare and a trusted leader in our community. We thank him for his years of service and wish him all the best in his next chapter!This content isn't available right now
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Huge thanks to Mark and Walt in the Morning for interviewing Erica Huss to spread the word about the Hub’s next grant cycle! We appreciate the opportunity to share how local businesses can benefit from this incredible support.
LSCP Small Business Support Hub Moving Into Next Grant Cycle
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Marquette, MI - April 30, 2025 - The Small Business Support Hub, coordinated by the Lake Superior Community Partnership, is moving into their next grant cycle. Erica Huss, SBSH Project Manager, spoke ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Last week, the Lake Superior Leadership Academy held Government Day!
We had the opportunity to learn about local, state, and federal government and how each level plays a role in our communities. A big thank you to the City of Marquette - Government, Marquette Charter Township | U.P., and Negaunee Township, along with Aubrey from Senator Gary Peters' office and Jay from Senator Elissa Slotkin's office for taking the time to join us and share valuable insights into local and state governance. Your support helps shape the new community leaders!1 CommentComment on Facebook
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Join us for a special edition of Breakfast & Business focused on the State of the West End—a timely discussion about the opportunities, challenges, and developments shaping our local communities.
Enjoy a full hot breakfast, connect with fellow professionals and community leaders, and hear directly from our expert panel:
Randy Scholz, City of Ishpeming, City Manager
Nate Heffron, City of Negaunee, City Manager
James Nankervis, Marquette County Township Association
This engaging conversation will provide updates on economic growth, infrastructure, public services, and collaborative efforts across Ishpeming, Negaunee, and Ishpeming Township. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and be part of the conversation about the future of the West End.
Admission is $25 for LSCP Partners and $35 for Non-Partners. Space is limited, register here: tinyurl.com/45mxmn34
Thank you to our 2025 title sponsor Marquette-Alger RESA, and series sponsor: Invest UP. Thank you to our May Sponsors: NextHome Superior Living and Nicolet Bank.This content isn't available right now
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The Mobile Secretary of State unit will be at Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport on May 8th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM offering all the same services as a regular branch office (except for any testing).
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