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Networking at Business After Hours

Are you looking to market yourself or your business? Looking to expand your business or generate new clientele? Consider attending or hosting a Business After Hours. Networking events can be intimidating and uncomfortable at times. Yet,…

Business Leaders for Michigan – Turnaround Plan

Business Leaders for Michigan (BLM) is the state’s business roundtable, composed of C-level executives of the state’s largest job providers and universities.  Jointly they represent one quarter of the state’s economy and nearly one half of…

We Energies, Wolverine to end joint venture at Presque Isle Power Plant

MARQUETTE, Mich. – We Energies and Wolverine Power Cooperative announced today the two companies have decided to end their joint venture at the Presque Isle Power Plant. The joint venture would have resulted in joint ownership of the plant by We Energies and Wolverine along with the installation of…

Small Business Saturday

It’s that time of year again! Colors have changed, leaves have fallen and as we move deeper into winter I would like to take a minute to discuss this process and its importance to the environment….

Help Shape Michigan’s Economic Future

The Lake Superior Community Partnership, in cooperation with chambers and associations throughout the state, is participating in the 2014 Michigan Economic Outlook Survey. This is an exciting statewide effort that will help us better determine how we can make our community a great place to grow a business. By providing your…

Innovative Fund Announced to Support Emerging Entrepreneurs

Marquette, MI – November 21, 2013 – Lundin Foundation, Eagle Mine and Northern Initiatives announced today a new program to benefit area entrepreneurs. The newly created Eagle Emerging Entrepreneurs Fund (Fund) is an innovative partnership with the objective to enhance the accessibility and affordability of loans and technical assistance…

Marketing Intern (Jan. – Aug.)

Job Title:  Marketing Intern Reports to:  Director of Marketing and Communications, Assistant to Events and Marketing Type of Employment:  Temporary, Intern, Unpaid (January – August (potentially longer)) Minimum Education Required:  Must be currently enrolled in Northern Michigan University working toward a degree in marketing, communications, public relations or similar degree. Key Job Responsibilities:…


Public-Private Partnership to Support Regional Transportation

Marquette, MI — November 8, 2013 — The recent decision by the Marquette City Commission to delay a proposed truck ordinance has provided an opportunity for a public-private partnership to study the viability of a bypass in north Marquette. The partnership includes Marquette County Road Commission (MCRC), City of…

Aquila Resources and REBgold Corporation announce business combination and acquisition of 100% interest in the Back Forty Project

TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2013 – Aquila Resources Inc. (TSX: AQA) (OTCQX: AQARF) (FKT: JM4A) (“Aquila”) and REBgold Corporation (TSX.V: RBG) (“REBgold”) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to complete a business combination whereby Aquila will acquire all of the outstanding shares of REBgold in exchange for Aquila…

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