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.
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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
Recent News
⚡Calling all business owners, working professionals, and U.P. residents⚡ Are you registered for this year's @operationactionup Annual Meeting?
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Brian Calley, President of Small Business Assoc of Mich and many more well-known professionals who are local and regional. BONUS: we have a special entertainer performing in the late morning, Ben Whiting 😎
More details about the Annual Meeting, Speakers, and our NEWLY added Business Owner Strategy Summit on our events page. Link in bio! 🔗
#OAUP #OAUPAnnualMeeting #UPnorth #upofmichigan #puremichigan #excellenceawards⚡Calling all business owners, working professionals, and U.P. residents⚡ Are you registered for this year's Operation Action U.P. Annual Meeting?
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Brian Calley, President of Small Business Association of Michigan, and many more well-known professionals who are local and regional. BONUS: we have a special entertainer performing in the late morning, Ben Whiting Magic! 😎
More details about the Annual Meeting, Speakers, and our NEWLY added Business Owner Strategy Summit on our events page. 👇 business.marquette.org/events/details/operation-action-u-p-annual-meeting-boss-143308Thanks for sharing. I need to look at joining the LSCP
Sometimes you have to look at things from a new perspective... Our home from UP above 📸
Howdy, friends & partners! 🤠 Today's Job of the Week is a Talent Services Manager for U.P. Michigan Works - Marquette, Alger, and Baraga Counties Help attract talent and build meaningful relationships with other businesses as you continue to support workforce development and economic prosperity. Apply today! bit.do/talent-services-manager-up-mi-works
#JOTW #JoboftheWeek #MarquetteCounty #upnorth #lovemichiganThanks for sharing!
"The U.P. lost 10% of its childcare programs during the pandemic.. It's even more of a crisis now than it was before."
Watch as the panelists and the CEO of the LSCP discuss the solutions they've formed to work towards improving the childcare crisis in the U.P. youtube.com/watch?v=29VB8HphjLcIntroducing...Lois! *round of applause* 👏
Lois does a phenomenal job as the Executive Director for the Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance (DAEDA)! As a former LSCP employee, Lois still works closely with our staff and is a valued member of our team! She worked for the LSCP for 11 years before making her move to the DAEDA!
Lois's initiative to accomplish goals and her persistence to go above and beyond in her career, with Dickinson County, and with her LSCP family is well recognized and appreciated! Thank you for your dedication toward improving and growing the upper peninsula's economy. *virtual high-five* ✋
Fun fact: Lois is an NMU Alumni!! She graduated with a degree in Marketing which has helped her transform the DAEDA's online presence in the community. #GoCats #ShareNMU 🥳
Go like their pages!! Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance Loyal to Local - Dickinson AreaShe is insightful, dedicated and a true visionary
Congratulations Lois, a great write up for a great person!
Lois rocks !!! Lois Turk Ellis
It was great speaking with Julie King, Regional Director for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Julie told us how Link Learning is a program like no other. Students have the opportunity to excel in their studies, earn their diploma, and reach their goals within a timeframe that is convenient for them and with support/resources to help! 🎓 marquette.org/partner-spotlight-with-link-learning/
A friendly reminder to register for the Employer-Based Child Care Solutions Webinar that's happening tomorrow! Hurry! You don't want to miss this exciting event.
business.marquette.org/events/details/employer-based-child-care-solutions-for-the-u-p-14331112 days until the big event. Make sure you're registered! 👇
business.marquette.org/events/details/employer-based-child-care-solutions-for-the-u-p-143311Start your career in the healthcare industry! This week's Job of the Week is a Medical Screener / Phlebotomist at BioLife Plasma Services- Marquette Hawley Street. Work with motivated donors, a great staff/team, and with a mission that is driven toward creating life-saving medicines for rare and complex diseases worldwide. 🥼🥽🩸
Apply today: bit.do/medical-screener-phlebotomist-biolifeNew year, new career? This week's Job of the Week is at Stang Decision Systems! They're seeking a highly-motivated Project Manager to join their team. Are you ready to put your critical thinking skills to the test? 😎
Apply here! 👉 bit.do/project-manager-stang-decision-systemThe LSCP office is now open by appointment only due to the increase in COVID cases in Marquette County. If you would like to schedule an in-person or virtual meeting, please call (906) 226-6591.
🔔 7 days! Register here⤵️
business.marquette.org/events/details/employer-based-child-care-solutions-for-the-u-p-14331112 days until the big event. Make sure you're registered! 👇
business.marquette.org/events/details/employer-based-child-care-solutions-for-the-u-p-143311This week's Job of the Week is as an Accounting Manager for Swick Home Services. 🛠️ What's stopping you? Apply today! bit.do/accounting-manager-swick
12 days until the big event. Make sure you're registered! 👇
business.marquette.org/events/details/employer-based-child-care-solutions-for-the-u-p-143311All of the money donated to the United Way of Marquette County stays local and impacts around 25% of the county population... Read more about this month's Partner Spotlight here: buff.ly/3JrHiMz
As we wrap up 2021, it's exciting to look forward to the many challenges and opportunities that await Marquette County in the New Year! marquette.org/year-in-review-2021-wasnt-business-as-usual/
We hope you have a wonderful holiday! Stay healthy, happy, and enjoy your time with loved ones. We will see you next year! ✨🎄
Our team will be working remotely from December 27 - 30 and staff will be off on December 31 & Jan 3.We are very fortunate to this very excellent team.
EMPLOYERS 📢 Help us create solutions:
Please help us understand the childcare crisis from an employer's point of view. Answer this survey to help us understand how the lack of adequate, affordable childcare has impacted you as an employer. We will use the survey results to create solutions so that you can better attract and retain workers.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/7VLDNNSAvailable to help businesses alleviate sudden and severe economic dislocation caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Are you a start-up or current business in need of funding? Reach out to Mary to see if you qualify (📧 mary@marquetter.org) or visit our EDC page. 👇
marquette.org/edc/Secure your tickets 🎟️ for the 2022 Northern Michigan Policy Conference today! This event will be a collaborative, business-driven experience that retains actionable goals to energize and provide vision. 😎
See link for tickets and details: www.nmchamberalliance.com/event/2022-northern-michigan-policy-conference/?utm_source=Traverse+Con...This week's Job of the Week is a Center Director at Link Learning Marquette! Help teens and young adults succeed and reach their goals. Apply today! 🎒
bit.do/link-learning-center-director✨ Meet our Business Development Director, Mary! ✨
Mary is an economic development EXPERT! She has been working within this field for over 5-years and the LSCP is proud to have an amazing leader like Mary! As a biz expert, Mary finds answers to problems by making the connections between businesses. Without Mary, the LSCP would be missing a valued leader, someone who always takes initiative, and a trusted friend. 😊
Fun fact: Mary serves on the board for the Michigan Economic Development Association (MEDA), the Marquette Breakfast Rotary, and is a member of Accelerate U.P.!
If you're looking for a site, need funding assistance, or have questions about business development, Mary is your go-to! 🤙
📧 mary@marquette.org
📱 (906) 226-6591 ext. 104Mary is awesome!
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Yea Mary !!
The Lake Superior Community Partnership recently assisted Beacon House Marquette with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of their new location.
Sarah's most recent Mining Journal article is posted. Check it out! marquette.org/busy-legislative-season-brings-opportunities-for-economic-development/
Don't miss out. Today is the last day to apply for this new program coming in 2022!
Link to apply⬇️
forms.gle/Un3aCG6nmdCESwJd7They say meaningful work is one of the best careers you can have. 💙 This week's Job of the Week is a Disability Advocate-Transition Navigator at the Superior Alliance for Independent Living. Leave your job feeling like you lifted an extra hand, apply now. bit.do/disability-advocate-transition-navigator
A Women's Leadership Series designed to give women an opportunity to showcase their abilities and unique talents. Secure your spot early. We are only accepting 8-12 participants. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, December 15. 🌷
forms.gle/Un3aCG6nmdCESwJd7“I think it’s important to consider all stages of life as we’re planning for these housing needs and know that we need different types of housing for different stages of life.” -Sarah Lucas, CEO of the LSCP www.miningjournal.net/news/front-page-news/2021/12/finding-the-tools/
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MARQUETTE — Zoning is a major tool in dealing with local housing issues, said officials who took part in Wednesday’s Marquette County Housing Solutions Summit. The Lake Superior Community Partners...Thank you to everyone who attended the Marquette County Housing Solutions Summit today. You can still register for tomorrow's discussion. After the event, you'll receive a recording of the entire summit. 🏡
business.marquette.org/events/details/marquette-county-housing-solutions-summit-143309A great year-end BAH! 💙💜 Anytime Fitness Marquette held their Business After Hours on Monday and it was a Gym-Tastic Time! The evening was filled with fitness, prizes, spectacular catering from La catrina cocina mexicana, a scavenger hunt, unforgettable memories, and 10/10 biz relationship-building! Woo! Go BAH! 🙌
Reach out to Megan if you're interested in hosting a BAH event for 2022! megan@marquette.org 📧SO fun!!!!!!
🚨ATTENTION🚨
Just a few hours until the Marquette County Housing Solutions Summit begins. Secure your spot before it's too late! business.marquette.org/events/details/marquette-county-housing-solutions-summit-143309✨GIVEAWAY✨ Campfire Coworks is giving away a T-shirt (can be exchanged for correct size) and a Day Pass to one lucky winner! Enter to win by...
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3) Tagging 3 friends in the comments
4) And for BONUS points, share this post!
Winner will be announced on 12/13. Best of luck to all of our participants and thank you for supporting Marquette County's local businesses! 😊Tomorrow is the big day! Register now so you don't miss out!Save the dates! Dec 8-9 we will be hosting the Marquette County Housing Solutions Summit. Speakers from Marquette County and throughout Michigan will share information and updates on...
• Marquette County's housing needs and planning for the future:
🏡 New and proposed state programs, legislation, and funding for housing
🏡 Using Land Bank Authority tools for housing solutions
🏡 Local government roles in housing solutions, and current local and regional initiatives
🏡 Innovative housing case studies
With 5 information-packed webinars and opportunities for discussion, this will be an important event for anyone interested in how we meet our region's housing needs. Webinars will be available to all participants after the event ends. Early bird 🐦 pricing ends Nov 30th.
Register here: business.marquette.org/events/details/marquette-county-housing-solutions-summit-143309Don't forget, BAH is tonight. See you later! 👋Tonight's the BIG night! Join us for an evening of snacks, prizes, networking, and fitness! See you at 5:00 p.m. 🏋💪 #BAH #AnytimeFitness
This week's Job of the Week is a Physical Therapist at Active Physical Therapy! Join a welcoming team that continues to care for and support Marquette County's community through physical therapy. Apply today! buff.ly/3DuBT3p 💚
Tonight's the BIG night! Join us for an evening of snacks, prizes, networking, and fitness! See you at 5:00 p.m. 🏋💪 #bah #anytimefitness
Sending a warm welcome to our newest partner, Lakenen Crane & Rigging Service LLC! Thank you for joining the LSCP! #Welcome
Welcome!! 👏🎉
Employers all over the U.P. are finding that child care shortages are impacting their ability to retain or hire workers. Fortunately, we have some great examples of employer-supported child care already taking place in our U.P. communities that we can learn from...Tune in, January 11 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. for our free virtual event.
Register here - business.marquette.org/events/details/employer-based-child-care-solutions-for-the-u-p-143311Skip the long delivery wait and shop local! marquette.org/skip-the-supply-chain-headaches-shop-local/
Save the dates! Dec 8-9 we will be hosting the Marquette County Housing Solutions Summit. Speakers from Marquette County and throughout Michigan will share information and updates on...
• Marquette County's housing needs and planning for the future:
🏡 New and proposed state programs, legislation, and funding for housing
🏡 Using Land Bank Authority tools for housing solutions
🏡 Local government roles in housing solutions, and current local and regional initiatives
🏡 Innovative housing case studies
With 5 information-packed webinars and opportunities for discussion, this will be an important event for anyone interested in how we meet our region's housing needs. Webinars will be available to all participants after the event ends. Early bird 🐦 pricing ends Nov 30th.
Register here: business.marquette.org/events/details/marquette-county-housing-solutions-summit-143309BAHHHH 🐑😉 The count down is on! T-minus 7 days until Anytime Fitness Marquette hosts their Business After Hours event!
More details: business.marquette.org/events/details/business-after-hours-anytime-fitness-marquette-143305Business After Hours: Anytime Fitness Marquette
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Anytime Fitness will be hosting Business After Hours from 5 - 7 p.m. Business After Hours/Business showcase events are designed to help you make valuable business contacts, entertain clients, reward e...🎉Job of the Week🎉
The Community Foundation of Marquette County is hiring for a Donor & Community Engagement Associate! Apply for this opportunity today! #JOTW bit.do/Community-Foundation-of-Marquette-CountyIn recognition of these challenges, the LSCP is kicking off a Women's Leadership workshop series next year! This program will offer women an opportunity to network with peers, build support, make connections with other women and so much more!
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An Operations Parking Manager at Marquette Downtown Development Authority is this week's Job of the Week! 💼 Interested in this position? Don't wait, apply now. bit.do/Operations-and-Parking-Manager
The Lake Superior Community Partnership recently assisted Epps Apothecary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of their new location.
Say hi to Brooke! 👋 Brooke is our Business Development Rep and is absolutely stellar at helping with start-ups, small businesses, and building strategies! Without Brooke, the LSCP would be missing her uplifting personality and delicious baked goods! 🥧🍪
Brooke's involvement in the community is also worth recognizing! From her volunteer history with local events to her participation with local non-profits, Brooke is always lending a helping hand!
If you have questions about your current or future business or just want to chat, shoot Brooke a message! #employeespotlight
📧 bquinn@marquette.org
📱 (906) 226-6591
💻 marquette.org/contact/Hi Brooke!
❤️Brooke ! Amazing economic developer.
Save the dates! Dec 8-9 we will be hosting the Marquette County Housing Solutions Summit. Speakers from Marquette County and throughout Michigan will share information and updates on...
• Marquette County's housing needs and planning for the future:
🏡 New and proposed state programs, legislation, and funding for housing
🏡 Using Land Bank Authority tools for housing solutions
🏡 Local government roles in housing solutions, and current local and regional initiatives
🏡 Innovative housing case studies
With 5 information-packed webinars and opportunities for discussion, this will be an important event for anyone interested in how we meet our region's housing needs. Webinars will be available to all participants after the event ends. Early bird 🐦 pricing ends Nov 30th.
Register here: business.marquette.org/events/details/marquette-county-housing-solutions-summit-143309When you become a partner with LSCP, you gain access to reports through the EMSI Tool. Watch this video 🎥 to learn more, contact Mary or Brooke! mary@marquette.org 📧
bquinn@marquette.org 📧Reminder: Tune in at 10:00 a.m. for our webinar on Business Development Tools & Insights! 🎙️😎
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Happy Revolving Loan Fund Week! It was a pleasure helping Lake Superior Press with their EDC loan. 😊
The LSCP has a contract with the Marquette County EDC and is one of many EDA-funded Revolving Loan Funds across the country that provide business owners with access to gap financing to enable them to grow and thrive. #RLFweek #smallbizThis week, we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week! We are proud of the Apprentices who help Marquette County's workforce succeed! Keep U.P. working. #NAW2021
This week's Job of the Week is a Loan Recovery Specialist at First Bank Upper Michigan! Apply today! 🏡💸
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