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LSCP Launches New Website

The internet is a critical tool in economic development.  Short of bringing everyone you meet to your community, your web and social media presence can virtually transport them for a visit! Often times a “first impression”…

Changes for Pioneer Surgical and the Eagle Mine

Anyone remember what my favorite quote is regarding economic development?  Something about “change” and it being the only constant?  Well, we are coming off one of those exciting weeks of change in Marquette County. Let’s start with our partners at Pioneer Surgical.  Not only did they announce…

Bell Hospital Sold to LifePoint Hospitals

Bell Hospital in Ishpeming has announced that it is being sold to LifePoint Hospitals, which has nearly 60 hospitals in 20 states. Bell Chairman Dr. Robert DellAngelo says the deal should improve health care in the Upper Peninsula. Bell says $1 million will go to a charitable foundation to “support crucial…

RTI Biogenics Inc. Acquires Pioneer Surgical

About the Acquisition On June 12, 2013, RTI Biologics Inc. (RTI) (Nasdaq: RTIX), a leading provider of orthopedic and other biologic implants, announced its intent to acquire privately held Pioneer® Surgical Technology (Pioneer), headquartered in Marquette, Mich. Pioneer is a leading medical technology company that manufactures and distributes metal and synthetic products…

Lundin Mining to Acquire Eagle Nickel/Copper Mine

Toronto, June 12, 2013 – Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX: LUN) (OMX: LUMI) (“Lundin Mining” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Rio Tinto Nickel Company, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto plc (“Rio Tinto”) to purchase its 100% ownership stake in Rio Tinto…

Michigan – The Comeback State

“A rising tide lifts all boats.” – John F. Kennedy I can’t tell you how many times I have used this particular quote throughout my tenure at the Lake Superior Community Partnership, in particular when talking about collaborating across our county and the Upper Peninsula.  While at the…

Mining Companies Announce Joint Marquette County Community Fund

Mining Companies Announce Joint Marquette County Community Fund Ishpeming, MI – May 17, 2013 – Cliffs Natural Resources and Rio Tinto Eagle Mine announced today they have completed an infrastructure transaction that will benefit both the community and the companies. A new…

LSCP Favors Medicaid Reform

LSCP Favors Medicaid Reform MARQUETTE – The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) last June left the option to expand Medicaid – or not – to each individual state.  As a result, it is uncertain whether or not Medicaid will…

LSCP Quarterly Update

This past week we held our first Quarterly Investor Briefing.  As part of our reorganize, restructure, rebrand, results campaign over the last two years, you may recall we moved from a “membership” structure to an “investor” structure recognizing that those that contribute to economic development in our community should…
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