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Eagle Mine Announces Appointment of Michael Welch as General Manager

CHAMPION, MICHIGAN, January 14, 2014 – Eagle Mine is pleased to announce that Mr. Michael Welch has joined Lundin Mining as General Manager Eagle Mine effective January 6, 2014. Mr. Welch has more than 20 years of combined operations and project management experience, and holds a Bachelor of Science…

Sawyer Surpasses CY-2012 Passenger Counts

MARQUETTE, MI – Marquette County and Sawyer Airport are very pleased to report an increase in the total number of passengers traveling to and from Sawyer in CY-2013. During 2013, a total of 83,799 passengers traveled to (or through) the airport. This is an overall increase of 7,798 passengers or 10.26% over…

Distinguished Service Awards Nomination

Each year, the Marquette County Ambassadors recognize a business and individual in Marquette County with a Distinguished Service Award.  The award winners have contributed and improved the LSCP and County through the use of time, talent and treasure.  They must be an LSCP partner, demonstrate leadership in the community…

Theater project on track

MARQUETTE – The owner of a new state-of-the-art multiplex theater being built in Marquette Township said despite crews battling challenging weather conditions, the Thomas Theatre Marquette project is on schedule to hit its target opening in mid-May. “I couldn’t be happier about where the project is right now,” said Tom…

Networking at Business After Hours

Are you looking to market yourself or your business? Looking to expand your business or generate new clientele? Consider attending or hosting a Business After Hours. Networking events can be intimidating and uncomfortable at times. Yet,…

Business Leaders for Michigan – Turnaround Plan

Business Leaders for Michigan (BLM) is the state’s business roundtable, composed of C-level executives of the state’s largest job providers and universities.  Jointly they represent one quarter of the state’s economy and nearly one half of…

We Energies, Wolverine to end joint venture at Presque Isle Power Plant

MARQUETTE, Mich. – We Energies and Wolverine Power Cooperative announced today the two companies have decided to end their joint venture at the Presque Isle Power Plant. The joint venture would have resulted in joint ownership of the plant by We Energies and Wolverine along with the installation of…

Small Business Saturday

It’s that time of year again! Colors have changed, leaves have fallen and as we move deeper into winter I would like to take a minute to discuss this process and its importance to the environment….

Help Shape Michigan’s Economic Future

The Lake Superior Community Partnership, in cooperation with chambers and associations throughout the state, is participating in the 2014 Michigan Economic Outlook Survey. This is an exciting statewide effort that will help us better determine how we can make our community a great place to grow a business. By providing your…

Innovative Fund Announced to Support Emerging Entrepreneurs

Marquette, MI – November 21, 2013 – Lundin Foundation, Eagle Mine and Northern Initiatives announced today a new program to benefit area entrepreneurs. The newly created Eagle Emerging Entrepreneurs Fund (Fund) is an innovative partnership with the objective to enhance the accessibility and affordability of loans and technical assistance…
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