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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 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.
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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.
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Managed business growth is necessary for success, and we at LSCP can help maximize profits, provide business check-ups, plan for succession, and review economic impact studies.
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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.
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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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Our Job of the Week is with Marquette County. They are hiring:
Assistant Public Defender
Senior Assistant Public Defender
Deputy Chief Public Defender
Learn more about the position or apply here: www.co.marquette.mi.us/departments/administrator/employment_opportunities.php0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Welcome to Marquette, The Living Well!
The Living Well Chiropractic + Acupuncture celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location at 1108 W Washington Street in Marquette. The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) assisted in commemorating the occasion and welcoming the business to the community. The will host their Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, June 21st.
The Living Well is owned and operated by the husband-and-wife team, Drs. Kevin and Brianne Levandoski. They bring a unique, integrative approach to healing through neurological chiropractic and acupuncture.
For additional information about The Living Well or to schedule an appointment, visit thelivingwellmqt.com or call (906) 273-0440.
Ribbon cuttings are a service of the LSCP Business Network. Learn more at https://marquette.org/2025-celebrations/2 CommentComment on Facebook
Here's the event link for the Grand Opening Celebration: www.facebook.com/share/1AmyyfiTgH/
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Breakfast & Business: State of the West End at The Mather!
We appreciated starting the morning with a delicious breakfast from Midtown Bakery and engaging updates from Randy Scholz, nathan heffron, and James Nankervis on the momentum and collaboration happening across City of Ishpeming, City of Negaunee, and Marquette County Township Association.
A big thank you to our 2025 Title Sponsor Marquette-Alger RESA, Series Sponsor Invest UP, and May Sponsors NextHome Superior Living and Nicolet Bank for making this event possible.
Up next: Join us on Friday, July 18 for a Breakfast & Business special session: State of the Nonprofit Community. We’ll hear updates from:
Emma Schultz, Community Foundation of Marquette County
Andrew Rickauer MBA, United Way of Marquette County
Kim LeTourneau, Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter
A full hot breakfast and great networking opportunities are included—don’t miss it! Register here: tinyurl.com/jxxcp7jx0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Weekend Plans? Explore the West End with Your Passport! 🧭
Make the most of your weekend by supporting local and having fun with the West End Passport! Stop by participating businesses, and discover the unique shops, flavors, and experiences our community has to offer.
Each stop gets you closer to great prizes — and it’s a great excuse to explore something new or revisit a local favorite!
📍 Grab your friends, grab your passport, and hit the town. See you out there!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
💜 Thank You, Anytime Fitness Marquette!
A huge thank you to Anytime Fitness Marquette for hosting an incredible Business After Hours event! We’re so grateful for your hospitality, energy, and commitment to building connections in our community.
👏 Thanks to everyone who joined us to network, reconnect, and support local business. And congratulations to the lucky winners of the free membership giveaways!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
⛳ A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended, sponsored, or supported our 25th Annual Golf Outing last week at Marquette Golf Club!
Your energy, generosity, and community spirit helped make this milestone event one to remember. We’re grateful for the partnerships that make events like this possible and for everyone who came out to celebrate 25 years on the green with us!
Special shoutout to our main sponsors:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport
College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Marquette
Cross General Contracting
Range Bank
Here’s to another 25! 🏌️♀️0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Congratulations to the City of Negaunee of the grand opening of their new Irontown Substation, located at 504 Peninsula Street in Negaunee.
The new substation includes two 7.5 MVA transformers supplying four circuits, marking the City’s first municipally- owned substation.
The Irontown Substation will alleviate strain on the City’s aging infrastructure, reduce costs and liability, and support future growth, as the existing substation is nearing capacity.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
You're invited! Join Nicolet Bank for Business After Hours on June 9th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at their Ishpeming location!
This laid-back networking event is the perfect chance to:
🤝 Make meaningful business connections
🏘️ Engage with your local community
👥 Spend time with colleagues and peers
Whether you're a networking pro or just getting started, everyone is welcome—LSCP partners and non-members alike! Don’t miss it!This content isn't available right now
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Our Marquette County Ambassadors had a jam-packed spring!
From advocating for our region in Lansing, to celebrating local growth with numerous ribbon cuttings and ground-breakings, they’ve been hard at work representing and supporting our community. The month wrapped up with an exciting meeting this past Friday with Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist to continue important conversations about the future of the U.P.
We’re proud of their dedication and the impact they’re making every day!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
