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Public Policy

We talk often about “public policy,” but do we really know what it is?  If you research the true definition, you will find that there isn’t one that is universally accepted.  However, for the purpose of today’s column I will…

Doing Business with Government Agencies

PTAC Client or Economic Development Partner: On June 18-19, the “3rd Annual Native American Government Contracting Conference, Doing Business with Government Agencies” event will be at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant. It’s a unique opportunity to learn how to increase your revenue by selling goods and…

Lundin Mining Discovers New High-Grade Nickel-Copper-PGM Mineralization Near Eagle Mine

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – June 2, 2015) – Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN)(OMX:LUMI) (“Lundin” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that exploration drilling near the Eagle Mine has intersected a new zone of high-grade massive and semi-massive nickel-copper sulphide mineralization. The discovery is located approximately two kilometers east of the…

LSCP Golf Outing

With the weather getting nice and summer upon us, it is time for the LSCP’s Golf Outing. This year will be the 16th annual and we expect to once again sell out of foursomes. This is our second largest fundraising…

Action Alert – Road Funding Plan

– ACTION ALERT – Dear Partners/Stakeholders, The Lake Superior Community Partnership is closely monitoring various road funding plans in the state Legislature following the defeat of the Proposal 1 state transportation ballot proposal. This issue is moving quickly and we hope our partners and stakeholders will oppose the cuts to economic…

Ambassadors take on Lansing

As you can imagine, important decisions are being made and policies are being created every day in the state capitol. For us, that is 400 miles away, often times making it difficult to participate in the process in person. That…

Stop Currency Manipulation – Please Take Action

We need your help! This email is to fill you in on an important jobs issue happening in Washington and to ask for your help in supporting American manufacturing. To connect the dots back home, I am sure you are aware of the idling of the Empire Mine…

Economic Development is a Competitive Sport

There has been much debate recently in the state legislature about budget shortfalls resulting from state economic development incentives. Calls to reduce state economic development tools or funding for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) are growing louder. Michigan’s economy is…

UPHS – Marquette Receives Organ Donation Award

MARQUETTE – UP Health System – Marquette has been named recipient of the University of Wisconsin Organ and Tissue Donation Award of Hope. The Award of Hope recognizes the comprehensive work of hospitals that achieve or exceed “true conversion rate” goals for organ donation. True conversion rates measures the percent…

Tools useful to businesses

Here at the LSCP, we provide programs and tools that benefit our partners and the business community.  We welcome businesses of all stages and sizes, partner or not, to stop in and visit with our business development team and let…
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