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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…

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…
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