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2014 LSCP Golf Outing

After a long and grueling winter, it may be safe to say that spring is finally here. It’s time to polish those golf clubs, practice a few swings and get ready for the Lake Superior Community Partnership’s 15th Annual Golf Outing! This year’s outing is scheduled for Thursday, June 5th…

Creating a Business Plan

If you were to ask me what question I get asked most often by people who are looking to start their own business it would undoubtedly be; “Do I really need a business plan?”  My response is simple, if you want to succeed, yes, you do need a…

Succession Planning

One of the biggest issues facing business owners today is one that we rarely like to talk about and are even less likely to act on: exit strategies.  Exit strategies can be a number of things and encompass…

Eleventh Class Graduates from Midwest Skills Development Center

Marquette, Mich. – On Friday, April 18, the Midwest Skills Development Center presented the eleventh graduating class of the Electrical Line Technician (ELT) Program. Thirty-two students received Electrical Line Technician diploma’s after completing the one year training program preparing students to install, maintain and operate electrical systems…

Lundin Mine Update

One of the best parts of my job is sitting down and catching up with local businesses.  Whether they are sharing good news, challenges or new opportunities there is always a way the Lake Superior Community Partnership can…

LSCP Board Supports Proposal to Eliminate Personal Property Tax

MARQUETTE – The Board of Directors of the Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) has taken an official position in support of the State of Michigan’s ballot proposal to eliminate Personal Property Tax.  This will appear on the ballot on August 5.  If approved by voters, this…

Now is the Time to Reinvest in Higher Education

Guest Op-Ed, The Mining Journal By Amy Clickner, CEO, LSCP Each day, statewide, there are more than 65,000 jobs waiting to be filled by qualified applicants. To fully understand the magnitude of this problem, visit the state’s employment website:…

Sawyer International Airport

Most people don’t think twice about an airport.  They want it to be there when they travel, they want to travel comfortably and safely and they want to pay a fair price.  But there is…

Email Etiquette in Business

Most businesses utilize email, whether it is for communicating with customers, co-workers or both.  It is a convenient way to pass along information, questions, documents, photos and more.  While it is extremely convenient, it is not always the best form of communication. When NOT to use email: If…

Career Technical Education Committee presents at Governor’s Economic Summit

MARQUETTE – The Career Technical Education (CTE) Committee of Marquette & Alger Counties was selected from a pool of nominations to present at the Governor’s Economic Summit early last week in Grand Rapids.  The CTE Committee represented Region 1 making a five minute presentation in front…
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