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Sawyer firm gets a boost

K.I. SAWYER – Michigan Renewable Carbon has secured $20 million in New Markets Tax Credit allocations and $2 million from Chase to convert a building at the former Sawyer Air Force Base into a production facility that processes biomass into carbon products. The New Markets Tax Credit program was established…

Pure Michigan Business Connect Opportunities

Pure Michigan Business Connect  Matchmaking Opportunities – Fall 2013     2013 Consumers Energy Fall Supplier Summit: Gaylord, MI – October 21 Pure Michigan Business Connect will be hosting an invite-only supplier summit featuring Consumers Energy and partners Henkels and McCoy and Moran Iron Works on October 21st, 2013. If…

Marquette General Announces New Hospital Construction Plan

Marquette General Hospital and Duke LifePoint Healthcare have announced plans to construct a new 265-bed hospital to replace the regional medical center facility presently located on College Ave. in Marquette. “This is an amazing development for our patients and the entire Upper Peninsula region,” said Marquette General…

Eagle Mine Community Environmental Monitoring Program (CEMP)

BOARD POSITION OPENING There is a position opening on the Community Environmental Monitoring Program (CEMP) Board for a volunteer with an understanding of and/or experience in mining.  The appointment, to be made by the Marquette County Community Foundation, is through September 2015.  Screening for this…

Medicaid Reform/Talent

As you know, the Lake Superior Community Partnership has been a strong supporter of Medicaid reform in Michigan.  We were pleased to see the passage of House Bill (HB) 4714 that is headed to Governor Snyder’s…

2013 Upper Great Lakes Talent Summit

The Upper Great Lakes Talent Summit will provide attendees with the opportunity to work together to develop strategies that align with Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s call to address talent related issues across the state.  This year’s Summit will explore and develop the collaboration needed locally to create connections that…

Economic Impact of NMU

It is that time of year again.  NMU students are back!  While Marquette has been busy with tourists and events all summer long, there is an added energy when Northern is back in session.  As you can imagine, NMU,…

Michigan lawmakers OK Medicaid expansion

Michigan becomes the 25th state in the nation to go ahead with the Medicaid expansion as part of the federal Affordable Care Act. LANSING, Mich. — It took two votes and eight hours of mostly closed-door politicking and vote wrangling, but Michigan lawmakers approved a plan late Tuesday to expand…

Importance of Giving & Volunteering

  “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill Who doesn’t recognize this famous quote by Winston Churchill?  As someone who was raised in the UP and fortunate enough to raise my…

The Evergreen Award of Marquette County

This award honors individuals who are dedicated to supporting and mentoring women and girls and helping them to reach their leadership potential. Award Criteria (Award recipients must meet each of three specific criteria) 1.  Assist and/or mentor women and girls in reaching their leadership…
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