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Supporting Marquette County Small Businesses

A recent online conversation with leaders in the public space arena included a shoutout to the Marquette area for its ongoing transformation from heavy reliance on a small set of industries to a more diversified economy combined with significant investments…

Benefits of the Lake Superior Community Partnership

As we near our 25th anniversary, it is a great time to reflect on the value the Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) brings to the community and its uniqueness compared to the many other economic development organizations across the state….

How An Impact Study Assisted The UPSDA

We needed an economic impact assessment and Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) was an excellent partner! For more than 30 years, the Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Association (UPSDA) has brought the UP200, Midnight Run, and Jack Pine 30 sled dog championship races to the Marquette region each February. Five…

Partner Spotlight with Bennett Media Group

This year we have launched a monthly Partner Spotlight program as a new way to get to know LSCP Partners! The LSCP had the amazing opportunity to interview John W. Bennett, President of Bennett Media Group (BMG) for June’s Partner…

Community Development’s Impact on Economic Development

Today, I’d like to deviate a bit from traditional economic development. You’re likely already aware of the idea that strong communities and strong economies go hand-in-hand. But the community development side of that equation can oftentimes be a difficult concept…

The Lake Superior Community Partnership Settled into Their New Office Space

The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) has recently moved from 501 S. Front St. in Marquette to 101 W. Washington St., Suite 10, Marquette, MI 49855. “Being in this new space allows staff access to updated office amenities and opens the door for natural collaboration with other economic development organizations…

Introducing, Christopher Germain, LSCP CEO

It is exciting to be writing my first Mining Journal column as CEO of the Lake Superior Community Partnership; returning to the U.P. – in particular Marquette County – has been a personal goal for over a decade. I am…

Employer-Based Childcare Solutions

Lake Superior Community Partnership and U.P. Michigan Works! have just recently released an Employer-Based Childcare Solutions handout to aid the U.P.-wide childcare crisis.     An interactive version of the Employer-Based Childcare Solutions handout can be downloaded here. If you would like the…

Partner Spotlight with Eco Smart Home Pros

This year we have launched a monthly Partner Spotlight program as a new way to get to know LSCP Partners!     This month’s Partner Spotlight is Eco Smart Home Pros. As a new business to Marquette, Eco Smart…

The Electrical Line Technician Program Graduates the Class of 2022

The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) would like to congratulate the students who just graduated from the Electrical Line Technician (ELT) program! Since its establishment in 2003, this program is a joint effort between Northern Michigan University (NMU), the Lake Superior…
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