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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…

Lasco employees donate to UPAWS

Lasco employees donate to UPAWS (Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter). Every Friday, Lasco employees donate $1 for the privilege to wear casual clothing to work. At the end of each quarter the money is matched by Lasco and an organization is chosen to receive the funds. Pictured from…

LSCP Quarterly Luncheon: Entrepreneurial Panel

MARQUETTE – The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) will be holding its last Quarterly Luncheon of 2013 on Friday, November 8 at the Holiday Inn beginning at 12 noon. The event will feature an entrepreneurial panel including, Bob Mahaney of Veridea Group, Dan Torres of Border…

November Election

“Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting.”    – Franklin D. Roosevelt November in the U.P. brings…
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