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Terms of Economic Development

A few weeks ago I discussed the “life-cycle” or “stages” of business, and explained how we use each stage to categorize and define the clients we work with at the Lake Superior Community Partnership.  While doing this, I was reminded that the jargon used in economic development can be…

Business Life-Cycle

Economic development most of the time means business development.  The Lake Superior Community Partnership works with businesses on a day to day basis to help foster the creation and retention of jobs in our community.   Beyond self-employed or single employee companies, there are four traditional “stages” that economic…

2011 Recap

We are coming to the end of a very busy January at the Lake Superior Community Partnership.  The month has not only been spent refining our plans for 2012, but recapping our efforts and achievements in 2011.  As we enter a new year of possibilities, it is important to…

Agribusiness a Growing Opportunity

For the past few years, “Buy Local” has been the mantra for businesses and communities across the country, including our own.   By now, everyone should understand the importance of keeping dollars earned within the community.   A few years ago, both TV6 and the Mining Journal began community marketing campaigns…

Thirteenth LSCP Annual Dinner & Distinguished Service Awards

As a non-profit organization, the Lake Superior Community Partnership relies on fundraising events that we hold throughout the year.   The proceeds generated by each fundraiser go toward economic and community development efforts in our region. Our premier fundraiser each year is our Annual Dinner, which will be Friday, March…

New Year’s Resolutions for the Small Business Owner

As 2011 draws to a close, 2012 presents itself with new hopes and new challenges.  In business, to be successful you must constantly strive to improve.  So with the New Year upon us, take some time to consider several New Year’s resolutions that will improve your business.   Just like…

Holiday Wishes from LSCP

The holiday season is once again upon us! My staff can vouch for my love of the season (they’ve had to put up with Christmas music coming from my office since before Thanksgiving).  While I will save next week’s column to review LSCP’s progress in 2011, and the ink…

LSCP Adds to Bomb Threat Reward

There is no question how wonderful of a region we have.  Site Selection magazine lists us at 20th among the nation’s 576 micropolitans.  We’ve been recognized by other national media as a top Summer Destination, top Winter Wonderland, top Place to Retire, top Place to Raise a Family, a…

Plus One Program

The Lake Superior Community Partnership believes that the creation of a single job has a ripple effect on its’ regional economy.  It creates an income, contributes to a family, it funds federal & state government, buys lunch, school clothes, new shoes and a car.  It pays the heat &…

Giving Thanks

The true purpose of the Thanksgiving holiday is to reflect upon the things we are grateful for in life.   We all have our own things to be thankful for as individuals, such as our families and our friends, but what are the things we are grateful for as a…
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