
Save the date for the next Breakfast & Business on September 25 at The Mather in Ishpeming.
Start your morning with coffee, breakfast, and time to connect before a timely conversation with local leaders and partners.
Registration is encouraged, as space is limited. Breakfast and networking are included.
Small Business Presenters:
Brian Calley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Small Business Association of Michigan
Brad Zaun, U.S. Small Business Administration, Great Lakes Regional Administrator
Interested in sponsoring the Business and Breakfast series? Check out the Sponsor Form for a detailed list of benefits.
Thank you to our 2026 Title Sponsor:

Thank you to our September Event Sponsors:


Did you miss our past Breakfast and Business events? Find out what you missed below:
January 30: 2026 Look Ahead
Breakfast & Business – 2026 Look Ahead Presentation
Thank you to our January Breakfast & Business sponsors: Range Bank & Invest U.P.
March 27: Healthcare in Our Community
Breakfast & Business – Healthcare in Our Community Presentation
Thank you to our March Breakfast & Business sponsors: Superior Health Foundation & West End Health Foundation
May 29: Emergency Preparedness
Breakfast & Business – Emergency Preparedness Presentation
Thank you to our May Breakfast & Business sponsors: NextHome Superior Living & Invest U.P.
July 31: Media Landscape in Marquette County
Breakfast & Business – Media Landscape in Marquette County Presentation
Thank you to our July Breakfast & Business sponsors: Invest U.P., TruNorth Credit Union, & Enbridge
September 25: Small Business
The Mather in Ishpeming | 8a.m. – 10a.m.
Thank you to our September Breakfast & Business sponsors: NextHome Superior Living & Invest U.P.
December 4: Tourism
Holiday Inn of Marquette | 7:30a.m. – 9:30a.m.
January: Economic Outlook
Breakfast & Business – Economic Outlook Presentation
Thank you to our January Breakfast & Business sponsors: Range Bank & Invest U.P.
March 28: Local Government (Marquette)
Breakfast & Business – State of the City of Marquette & State of Marquette County
Thank you to our March Breakfast & Business sponsors: Invest U.P., Acrisure, and Kendricks Bordeau, PC.
May 30: Local Government (Ishpeming & Negaunee)
Breakfast & Business – State of the West End
Thank you to our May Breakfast & Business sponsors: Invest U.P., Nicolet National Bank, City of Negaunee, NextHome Superior Living
July 18: State of the Nonprofit Community
Breakfast & Business – State of the Nonprofit Community
Thank you to our July Breakfast & Business sponsors: Invest U.P., TruNorth Credit Union, Enbridge
September 26: Outdoor Recreation
Breakfast & Business – Outdoor Recreation in Marquette County
Thank you to our September sponsors: Invest U.P./Build U.P., Nicolet National Bank, City of Negaunee, NextHome Superior Living
November 21: State of Education
Breakfast & Business – State of Education in Marquette County
Thank you to our November sponsor: Invest U.P./Build U.P.
Q1: Housing
Breakfast & Business – Housing Presentation
LSCP Strategy Framework: Housing
Thank you to our Q1 Breakfast & Business sponsor: Build UP!
Q2: Workforce
Breakfast & Business
Thank you to our Q2 Breakfast & Business sponsors: U.P. Michigan Works and Manpower!
Q3: Air Service
Breakfast & Business
Air Service Event Presentation
Thank you to our Q3 Breakfast & Business sponsor: Flourish Financial Partners®
A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
Q4: Energy
Energy Presentation coming soon.
Thank you to our Q4 Breakfast & Business sponsor: Enbridge and UPPCO