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Academy Nutures Future Leaders

What makes a great leader? I believe effective leaders possess many qualities, including the ability to communicate effectively, integrity, a positive attitude and the ability to inspire. We live in a community with many influential leaders who strive to…

Upcoming Technology and Liability Changes

Does your business accept credit or debit cards? If so, you need to hear this! What is EMV? EMV is a microchip card technology for debit, credit and prepaid cards. It stands for Europay, Mastercard and Visa. We recently hosted a workshop with Range Bank and the Michigan Retailers Association to help Marquette County businesses prepare…

LSCP is all about Economic Development

A three part series on the LSCP from ABC10 News: Part 1: LSCP is all about Economic Development Part 2: LSCP helps electrician’s idea become a ‘brewing’ success Part 3: Company converts UP wood, looking to expand at Air Force base

Mid-Year Update

I can’t believe we are already halfway through 2015 and what a whirlwind it has been here at the LSCP! We’ve worked with some amazing clients, coordinated the annual Ambassador trip to Lansing, completed two successful fundraising events and…

Marquette County Road Commission, Stand U.P. to Announce Filing of Lawsuit against EPA

MEDIA ADVISORY ISHPEMING— The Marquette County Road Commission and Stand U.P. on Friday will announce and unveil details about the filing of a federal lawsuit against the E.P.A., challenging the decision by the Washington, D.C.-based agency to block construction of County Road 595. County Road 595 is the name given to…

An Important Alliance

With Lansing being 400 miles away, it can sometimes be tough for those of us in Marquette County to have our voices heard on a regular basis. I recently wrote a column about public policy, why it is important that…

IEDC provides vital insight

The LSCP has been a member of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for about 10 years. Their mission is to provide leadership and excellence in economic development for communities, members and partners. We rely on the IEDC to ensure…

Recent Awards for Marquette County

Best Towns to Raise a Family in Michigan – Chocolay Township, Marquette, Ishpeming #8 Best Small City in America – Marquette #23 Best Place for Millenial Job Seekers in the Midwest – Marquette Best Paddling Towns: Marquette, MI #10 Best City in Michigan for Young Families – Ishpeming #10 Best City…
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