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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…

Beacon House Expands Hospitality Services for Medical Patients and Families

 A ribbon cutting will be held at Marquette General Hospital in the Robert C. Neldberg Building lobby at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 to represent the new management of several hospitality services by Beacon House. Three functions to support patients and families receiving medical care…

Snyder takes Healthy Michigan message to Upper Peninsula’s Marquette General Hospital

LANSING, Mich – Gov. Rick Snyder on Tuesday will visit the Upper Peninsula to continue making the case for the Healthy Michigan legislation. The measure would provide health care coverage to nearly half-a-million Michigan residents, while encouraging healthier lifestyles and reducing costs for the entire state. The…

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…
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