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Marquette County Road Commission, Stand U.P. to Announce Filing of Lawsuit against EPA

MEDIA ADVISORY ISHPEMING— The Marquette County Road Commission and Stand U.P. on Friday will announce and unveil details about the filing of a federal lawsuit against the E.P.A., challenging the decision by the Washington, D.C.-based agency to block construction of County Road 595. County Road 595 is the name given to…

An Important Alliance

With Lansing being 400 miles away, it can sometimes be tough for those of us in Marquette County to have our voices heard on a regular basis. I recently wrote a column about public policy, why it is important that…

IEDC provides vital insight

The LSCP has been a member of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for about 10 years. Their mission is to provide leadership and excellence in economic development for communities, members and partners. We rely on the IEDC to ensure…

Recent Awards for Marquette County

Best Towns to Raise a Family in Michigan – Chocolay Township, Marquette, Ishpeming #8 Best Small City in America – Marquette #23 Best Place for Millenial Job Seekers in the Midwest – Marquette Best Paddling Towns: Marquette, MI #10 Best City in Michigan for Young Families – Ishpeming #10 Best City…

Public Policy

We talk often about “public policy,” but do we really know what it is?  If you research the true definition, you will find that there isn’t one that is universally accepted.  However, for the purpose of today’s column I will…

Doing Business with Government Agencies

PTAC Client or Economic Development Partner: On June 18-19, the “3rd Annual Native American Government Contracting Conference, Doing Business with Government Agencies” event will be at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant. It’s a unique opportunity to learn how to increase your revenue by selling goods and…

Lundin Mining Discovers New High-Grade Nickel-Copper-PGM Mineralization Near Eagle Mine

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – June 2, 2015) – Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN)(OMX:LUMI) (“Lundin” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that exploration drilling near the Eagle Mine has intersected a new zone of high-grade massive and semi-massive nickel-copper sulphide mineralization. The discovery is located approximately two kilometers east of the…

LSCP Golf Outing

With the weather getting nice and summer upon us, it is time for the LSCP’s Golf Outing. This year will be the 16th annual and we expect to once again sell out of foursomes. This is our second largest fundraising…

Action Alert – Road Funding Plan

– ACTION ALERT – Dear Partners/Stakeholders, The Lake Superior Community Partnership is closely monitoring various road funding plans in the state Legislature following the defeat of the Proposal 1 state transportation ballot proposal. This issue is moving quickly and we hope our partners and stakeholders will oppose the cuts to economic…

Ambassadors take on Lansing

As you can imagine, important decisions are being made and policies are being created every day in the state capitol. For us, that is 400 miles away, often times making it difficult to participate in the process in person. That…
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