In economic development, we sell our region. We market all the wonderful attributes that make companies want to do business here. For example:
Natural beauty
Recreational opportunities
Low risk of natural disaster
Strong work ethic/talent
Low crime rates
World class university and…
Marquette County – The Michigan Economic Developers Association (MEDA) Annual Meeting, “We’re Going U.P.”, will be held in Marquette County August 13-16, 2019 at the newly renovated Holiday Inn of Marquette.
MEDA’s biggest education and networking event of the year is the…
The Lake Superior Community Partnership’s Annual Dinner is less than a month away! This event is our largest fundraiser of the year. We expect over 250 people at this fun-filled event on February 20th in the Great Lakes Room at NMU’s University Center. Each year we come together to…
It’s hard to believe, but this month officially concludes our 20th anniversary celebration. And what a year it has been! Often times we are so busy, heads down with our work, that we forget to take a moment to reflect on where we have been and all of the…
Happy Thanksgiving week! With the holiday season underway, here in Marquette County we truly have many reasons to be thankful. We are lucky to live in this wonderful community filled with amazing organizations, businesses and people. On behalf of the LSCP, we want to thank all of our partners…
de·moc·ra·cy | \di-ˈmä-krə-sē \
Definition of democracy
1a: government by the people especially: rule of the majority
b: a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving periodically held free elections
With Election Day tomorrow, I thought it only fitting that my column reflect…
You have heard me talk many times about the talent shortage or “tight” labor market we are currently facing. We talk with businesses every day about their struggles for talent, what they are doing to attract and retain employees and we provide any type of assistance we can.
One thing…
MARQUETTE- Amy Clickner, CEcD, Lake Superior Community Partnership CEO, has been nominated to serve as chair of the Planning and Development Committee for the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in 2019. This includes serving on the six person governing committee for…
Each year, the LSCP releases Vision Magazine, which showcases some of the many businesses and organizations that make Marquette County what it is today. We have a great partnership with the Mining Journal who handles the advertising and works with LSCP staff on content. We are thankful to all…
Fundraising. Often times the very activity that is needed to sustain and grow a non-profit organization or event. As someone who is responsible for it in my organization, I can tell you first-hand how difficult it can be at times. For you as a business or community supporter, I…
