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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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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for this morning’s Breakfast and Business on the 2025 Economic Outlook! Your participation and thoughtful discussions made it a fantastic start to this series event, sponsored by Marquette-Alger RESA.
Special thanks to our amazing panelists for their valuable insights:
Jamey Markham, Range Bank
Marty Fittante, Invest UP
Jenna Smith, Manpower- Marquette, MI
Your expertise helps us navigate the opportunities and challenges in the year ahead.
Stay tuned for more events and conversations that shape the future of our community!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thank you to Fraco for hosting last nights Business After Hours! 🧰⚒️
Your hospitality and dedication to our business community are truly appreciated. Events like these help foster connections and strengthen relationships across Marquette County.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thanks for hosting! It was a fun time!
The team Fraco ate the best!
Join the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) for a Q&A session regarding the Match on Main grant!
Match on Main is a reimbursement grant program administered by the MEDC that serves to support new or expanding place-based businesses by providing up to $25,000 in funding to support eligible activities. Only businesses within the Ishpeming or Negaunee Downtown Development Authorities are eligible for consideration. City of Ishpeming City of Negaunee Downtown Negaunee Association
To learn more, visit marquette.org/mom
📅 Thursday, January 30 | 8:30 a.m.
📍 West End Economic Hub, 910 US Highway 41 W, Ishpeming0 CommentsComment on Facebook
We’re excited for tomorrow’s Business After Hours: Fraco Inc!
Fraco is planning an amazing event you won’t want to miss! Here's what they have in store:
🍴 Catering from Vango's Pizza & Cocktail Lounge
🍻 Beverages from Blackrocks Brewery
🎁 A $500 gift card giveaway!
The gift card can be used toward your next home or commercial project—whether it’s landscaping, flooring, blinds, or more, Fraco has everything you need to bring your vision to life.
Join us tomorrow from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Fraco Inc for great food, drinks, networking, and the chance to win big!
📍 Fraco Inc, 3470 US 41 West, Marquette, MI
🕔 Wednesday, January 22nd | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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LSCP Partners in the News 📰
Melissa Holmquist, CEO of the Upper Peninsula Health Plan (UPHP), has been named 2025 - 2026 President of the Michigan Association of Health Plans (MAHP). The mission of the Michigan Association of Health Plans (MAHP) is to provide leadership for the promotion and advocacy of high quality, affordable, equitable, and accessible health care for the people of Michigan. Holmquist had previously served as Board Treasurer for the 23-24 term.
Seeing U.P. residents in key leadership positions of statewide organizations ensures that our needs and voices are heard down in Lansing, advancing our collective advocacy efforts as a region. Congratulations Melissa!This content isn't available right now
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The Lake Superior Community Partnership assisted Second Story Studio with a ribbon cutting to celebrate its grand opening.
The Studio offers various services, including printing, image editing, digitizing artwork, custom polaroid emulsion lifts, and artist headshots, and will soon have art supplies. The Second Story Studio is located in the second story of the Wattsson & Wattsson building at 118 B W. Washington Street in Marquette. The Studio is open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. To learn more about their services including pricing, visit TarynOkesson.com/second-story-studio1 CommentComment on Facebook
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Congratulations to LSCP Board Member Susan Estler on her recent recognition as a ‘Top 25 Extraordinary Mind’ for 2024. This came from the group Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI).
Susan has served on the LSCP Board since 2022 and the work of Travel Marquette supports our communities and our local businesses.
Learn more here:Travel Marquette CEO honored internationally
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Travel Marquette CEO Susan Estler will officially be honored along with 25 others at a ceremony in New York City in February.5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Congratulations Susan Estler!! Well deserved
Great to see excellence acknowledged and recognized. Susan’s work has been extra ordinary indeed!
Congrats Susan and thank you for representing us so so well! 👏🏼❤️
✔️ Mark your calendars! Join us for Business After Hours at Fraco!
📅 Next Wednesday, January 22nd
🕔 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
📍 Fraco Inc
This month, we’re hosted by Fraco Inc, an outstanding provider of masonry, landscaping, flooring, tile, and concrete supplies in the Upper Peninsula. Whether you’re looking to make valuable business connections, strengthen community ties, or simply enjoy a relaxed networking event, this is the place to be!
Bonus: Fraco will be giving away a $500 gift card, so don’t miss your chance to win!
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Join us on Friday, January 24, from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM at the Holiday Inn in Marquette for the first Breakfast & Business event of the year! Breakfast & Business: Economic Outlook
Enjoy a full hot breakfast, network with fellow professionals, and gain valuable insights from our expert panel on the 2025 economic outlook:
Jamey Markham, Range Bank
Marty Fittante, Invest UP
Jenna Smith, Manpower- Marquette, MI
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