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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…

MEDC announces farmers market grant winners

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of $200,000 in grants for 10 farmers markets around the state. “Farmers markets improve our downtowns and bring vitality and a sense of place to our communities,” said MEDC President and CEO Michael A. Finney. “These grants…

Michigan Chamber of Commerce Launches Statewide Campaign to Protect Michigan’s Energy Future

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today announced the launch of a statewide voter education campaign, called “Protect Michigan’s Energy Future.”  The campaign includes billboards, posted across the state, as well as a website (www.michamber.com/energyindependence) to help educate voters about the benefits of energy production in…

Strategies to Improve Your Bottom Line

  Taking care of your business’ health is just like taking care of your physical health, there are things that you need to monitor and take action on in order to make sure all runs smoothly.  We’ve compiled this list…

MVC Capital Announces Investment in Biogenic Reagents

PURCHASE, N.Y., July 30, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MVC Capital, Inc. (NYSE:MVC), a publicly traded business development company that makes private debt and equity investments, today announced that it will invest $9.5 million in Biogenic Reagents (“Biogenic”), a producer of high-performance carbon products made from renewable resources. Under the terms…

Job Posting: Assistant to Events and Marketing

POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for assisting with marketing, events and investor and public relations activities. Position functions focus on investor marketing, retention and growth activities, programs and projects and contractual services. This position is the second staff person in line for additional administrative and customer service responsibilities. PRIMARY POSITION…

Lake Superior Leadership Academy

As a graduate of the inaugural Lake Superior Leadership Academy (LSLA) class of 1999, I am always excited to spread the word about this program.  This leadership program immerses students in the community for hands…

Rio Tinto finalizes sale of Eagle Mine

CHAMPION, Mich. – Rio Tinto announced previously that it had reached a binding agreement to sell its 100 percent interest in the Eagle Mine to Lundin Mining Corporation. Since the initial announcement the transaction achieved regulatory approval and the sale is now finalized. Located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan…
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