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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…

Bringing the U.P. to Lansing

The Marquette County Ambassadors are a privately funded group of business, education, community and government leaders from across Marquette County. Their mission is to promote and foster economic vitality throughout Marquette County and the Upper Peninsula, to carry the story of the Marquette County area to others, and salute…

Governor’s Economic Summit

On March 18 and 19, 2013, 789 business and education leaders, workforce and economic development professionals and other stakeholders came together for the first annual Governor’s Economic Summit at the Cobo Center in Detroit.  I had the pleasure of attending the conference along with 20 other representatives from…
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