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Airport is vital to our local economy

I think we all understand the value of the accessibility of air service in a community. Whether you travel for business or pleasure, ship or receive goods or are a supplier to the industry, the success of your regional airport…

Economic Development 411

Earlier this month we hosted a webinar titled Economic Development 411 (ED411). We designed this presentation to give the community a better understanding of economic development and what it means to our county. We received positive feedback on the…

Proposed Overtime Ruling

A critical part of economic development in a region is government relations. While larger companies may have their own department or lobbyist, small to medium size companies may not have that infrastructure to rely on, that is where the…

The LSCP is here to help

At last week’s board meeting, we did something a little different. We had one of our clients and partners come in and share how exactly we have assisted them over the years. We were excited to welcome Jill Korpi,…

Academy Nutures Future Leaders

What makes a great leader? I believe effective leaders possess many qualities, including the ability to communicate effectively, integrity, a positive attitude and the ability to inspire. We live in a community with many influential leaders who strive to…

Mid-Year Update

I can’t believe we are already halfway through 2015 and what a whirlwind it has been here at the LSCP! We’ve worked with some amazing clients, coordinated the annual Ambassador trip to Lansing, completed two successful fundraising events and…

An Important Alliance

With Lansing being 400 miles away, it can sometimes be tough for those of us in Marquette County to have our voices heard on a regular basis. I recently wrote a column about public policy, why it is important that…

IEDC provides vital insight

The LSCP has been a member of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for about 10 years. Their mission is to provide leadership and excellence in economic development for communities, members and partners. We rely on the IEDC to ensure…

Public Policy

We talk often about “public policy,” but do we really know what it is?  If you research the true definition, you will find that there isn’t one that is universally accepted.  However, for the purpose of today’s column I will…

LSCP Golf Outing

With the weather getting nice and summer upon us, it is time for the LSCP’s Golf Outing. This year will be the 16th annual and we expect to once again sell out of foursomes. This is our second largest fundraising…
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