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Eligible Personal Property Exemption Deadline Approaching

Beginning in 2014 there is an exemption for business owners who have a combined true cash value, within the city of Marquette taxing jurisdiction, of under $80,000. Business owners who qualify for the “small taxpayer exemption” must file the “Affidavit of Owner of Eligible Personal Property Claiming Exemption from Collection of Taxes”…

Plus One Recognizes New Jobs in Marquette County

MARQUETTE – Forty-eight Marquette County businesses have collectively created 241 new jobs in 2013 and were recognized for their participation in the Plus One Program on Wednesday, January 29 during the…

Integrys Energy Group Agrees to Sell Upper Peninsula Power Company to BBIP

Chicago, IL and New York, NY – Integrys Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: TEG) and the infrastructure equity investment fund BBIP (Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Partners LP) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Integrys will sell 100 percent of the stock of Upper…

Economic Outlook Study

For the second year in a row, David Baker of Baker Strategy Group has conducted an Economic Outlook survey to six states in the Great Lakes region.  The LSCP once again was included as one of 16…

TriMedia Environmental & Engineering Opens Office in Escanaba

Escanaba, Michigan – TriMedia Environmental & Engineering Services, a consulting firm specializing in environmental, industrial hygiene, safety, materials testing, surveying and geographic information systems, recently announced the opening of a regional office at 423 Ludington Street, Escanaba. The firm, who just celebrated its 18th anniversary in business, also has…

Eagle Mine Announces Appointment of Michael Welch as General Manager

CHAMPION, MICHIGAN, January 14, 2014 – Eagle Mine is pleased to announce that Mr. Michael Welch has joined Lundin Mining as General Manager Eagle Mine effective January 6, 2014. Mr. Welch has more than 20 years of combined operations and project management experience, and holds a Bachelor of Science…

Sawyer Surpasses CY-2012 Passenger Counts

MARQUETTE, MI – Marquette County and Sawyer Airport are very pleased to report an increase in the total number of passengers traveling to and from Sawyer in CY-2013. During 2013, a total of 83,799 passengers traveled to (or through) the airport. This is an overall increase of 7,798 passengers or 10.26% over…

Distinguished Service Awards Nomination

Each year, the Marquette County Ambassadors recognize a business and individual in Marquette County with a Distinguished Service Award.  The award winners have contributed and improved the LSCP and County through the use of time, talent and treasure.  They must be an LSCP partner, demonstrate leadership in the community…

Theater project on track

MARQUETTE – The owner of a new state-of-the-art multiplex theater being built in Marquette Township said despite crews battling challenging weather conditions, the Thomas Theatre Marquette project is on schedule to hit its target opening in mid-May. “I couldn’t be happier about where the project is right now,” said Tom…
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