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Data and Research

In today’s business and economic world, everything is by the numbers. With increased competitiveness both domestically and globally, organizations and individuals are relying more and more on data and metrics in order to be the most informed when they have to make tough decisions. Data can come from a variety…

Sawyer Commercial Building Auction to be Held

Telkite Enterprises LLC has announced that it has hired Dan Samson Auctioneer to dispose of four commercial buildings located at Sawyer International Airport and Telkite Technology Park. The buildings to be auctioned include 310 A Avenue (3,963 sf); 410 A Avenue (10,461 sf); 413 A Avenue (4,219 sf); and…

2014 Consumers Energy Summer Supplier Summit

Consumers Energy is hosting an invite-only supplier summit on July 30, 2014 featuring procurement representatives and subject matter experts throughout the organization looking to connect with qualified Michigan companies.If you would like to apply for an invitation to attend,…

Public Relations Workshop

The 2014 Public Relations Workshop video is now available online! Click the links below to watch the entire workshop. First Session Second Session

Cliffs Natural Resources Public Mine Tours Scheduled For Summer 2014

A guided tour of a working iron ore mine and processing plant will be available to the public again for the 21st year this summer as Cliffs Natural Resources’ Michigan Operations will open its mining area and processing facility to visitors beginning on June 10.  The summer tours are…

Public Relations

In today’s media-saturated culture, effective public relations and marketing is important for any business. Is your business communicating an accurate image and/or perception to the public? Image and perception has become increasingly important with social media on the rise. Public relations, also known as PR, is the professional maintenance of…

2014 LSCP Golf Outing

After a long and grueling winter, it may be safe to say that spring is finally here. It’s time to polish those golf clubs, practice a few swings and get ready for the Lake Superior Community Partnership’s 15th Annual Golf Outing! This year’s outing is scheduled for Thursday, June 5th…

Creating a Business Plan

If you were to ask me what question I get asked most often by people who are looking to start their own business it would undoubtedly be; “Do I really need a business plan?”  My response is simple, if you want to succeed, yes, you do need a…

Succession Planning

One of the biggest issues facing business owners today is one that we rarely like to talk about and are even less likely to act on: exit strategies.  Exit strategies can be a number of things and encompass…
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