About Us
The Lake Superior Community Partnership is the 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 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!
Happy Friday! Would you be willing to donate blood to help save someone's life? If so, call the number listed below today!The need for blood never stops and the Upper Peninsula is currently in need of O+, O-, A+ blood types!
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The patients in 13 UP hospital depend on volunteer blood donors like you to donate the life saving gift of blood!
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Make a difference. Donate blood.
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Call us at 906-449-1450 to find a center or blood drive near you.The Lake Superior Community Partnership and Accelerate UP recently assisted Lakeshore Depot with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their soft opening.
This just in: MDHHS extends emergency orders which place larger restrictions on indoor gatherings. Read more here... www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163-543721--,00.html#:~:text=Coronavirus-,MDHHS%20Ext....
The Lake Superior Community Partnership recently assisted BeWell Marquette with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the soft opening of Elixirs by BeWell MQT.
Remember to to submit your Love on Local receipts though our new Love on Local app! Here is a quick "how to" on the iPhone.
The Lake Superior Community Partnership recently joined QuickTrophy to celebrate their 20th anniversary.
www.quicktrophy.comCongrats Quick Trophy ! And all masked UP!
Swag alert! 🎉
Don't miss out on a chance to show your love on local!Introducing Love on Local Swag!
Looking for a Christmas gift for that special someone? ❤️
Have you been working hard and deserve a present? 🎁
Do you want to support local business?🤝
Then look no further! Thanks to Yooper Shirts we now have some sweet swag to help show your love on local. Love on Local swag can only be purchased online so visit our website to order yours: marquette.org/loveonlocal/Thank you to all who joined us for our first Virtual Business After Hours! We can’t wait for the next one. Shout out to our awesome special guests, @blackrocksbrewery & @oredockbrewing ! 🍻🍻🍻
We’re out to listen and learn. Will you share your thoughts on remote work, relocation, Marquette, and more? It’ll take 10 minutes or less, promise! See survey developed by our partners Innovate Marquette SmartZone here:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/imqtszIf you’ve ever dreamt of relocating, we want to hear from you.
Share your thoughts on relocation, remote work, Marquette, and more in 10 minutes or less by participating in our Remote Work Survey. Come one, come all, because we want to hear from those around us regionally and those far, far beyond our 20 square miles.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/imqtsz
#innovatemarquette #smartzone #survey #remotework #TheFutureisDigital #digitalworkforce #innovationThank you for sharing! We look forward to seeing the feedback <3
The Lake Superior Community Partnership recently assisted the County of Marquette with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Sugarloaf Mountain parking lot.
More details about the Upper Peninsula moving back to Phase 4 at the end of next week.
The Lake Superior Community Partnership recently joined the The Vierling Restaurant and Marquette Harbor Brewery to celebrate their 35th anniversary.
Cheers to the years with great wine, food and beers!🍻
The Lake Superior Community Partnership recently assisted Elevate Health Physical Therapy & Holistic Wellness with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their grand opening.
Thank you so much for your wonderful help in this process!
Bars and Restaurants: please consider taking this survey from the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance to provide feedback on capacity limits and business practices during COVID-19. traverseconnect.typeform.com/to/l09yksMI
Make sure you download the Love on Local app to be entered into a FREE monthly drawing to receive a $50 Love on Local gift card. The app is free to download!
#shoplocal #mqtco #ShopSmall #shopwhereyourheartis #SupportSmallBusiness #supporttheamericandream #smallbussinessesareamerica #LoveOnLocal #lolThe Love on Local app is ready to download!
Participate in a free card giveaway by downloading the Love on Local app. Submit your receipt from using a Love on Local gift card through the app and be entered into a monthly drawing to receive a free $50 Love on Local gift card. The app is free to download. Gift cards can be used at any local small business in Marquette County.
#shoplocal #mqtco #shopsmall #ShopWhereYourHeartIs #supportsmallbusiness #supporttheamericandream #smallbussinessesareamerica #LoveOnLocal #lolLast week Chris Holman from Michigan Business Network and Amy discussed how the LSCP is navigating the COVID-19 era and what the U.P. is doing for the gradual reopening of Michigan.
youtu.be/kGcVIXZYkRk⚠️FREE GIFT CARD!⚠️
Email a photo/copy of receipts from using a Love on Local gift card to loveonlocal@marquette.org to be entered into the $50 Love on Local gift card monthly drawing. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be the August winner!While our Love on Local app is under construction, please email a photo/copy of receipts from using a Love on Local gift card to loveonlocal@marquette.org to be entered into the $50 Love on Local gift card monthly drawing.
