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Partnership Highlights for April 2026

Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

2025 Annual Report: A Year of Execution Last month, the LSCP released our 2025 Annual Report, and the results reflect just how much our region accomplished together. 2025 was a year of turning strategy into real, measurable action — securing investments, launching new programs, earning recognition, and building the partnerships…

Lake Superior Community Partnership Announces Natalie Chmiko as Next Chief Executive Officer

Monday, April 13th, 2026

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 13, 2026 Marquette County resident and Michigan economic development leader to assume role following structured transition MARQUETTE COUNTY — The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) today announced the selection of Natalie Chmiko as its next Chief Executive Officer. Chmiko,…

Partnership Highlights for March 2026

Thursday, March 26th, 2026

Partnering with Local Governments to Create Prosperous Communities The LSCP’s 2024 – 2026 strategic plan has a specific focus area designed to help support the creation of vibrant communities. That area highlights our commitment to working not just as a private-sector entity, but also in close partnership with our public-sector…

Central U.P. Small Business Support Hub Awards $108,703 to Local Businesses in Fourth Grant Cycle

Thursday, January 15th, 2026

IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2025 Central U.P. Small Business Support Hub Awards $108,703 to Local Businesses in Fourth Grant Cycle Central U.P., MI – The Central Upper Peninsula Small Business Support Hub (the HUB) has awarded $108,703 to 15 small businesses across the Upper Peninsula, marking the successful completion…

Celebrating Our 2025 Small Business Award Winners

Monday, November 10th, 2025

Celebrating Our 2025 Small Business Award Winners We are thrilled to recognize the outstanding small businesses and community leaders who are making a meaningful impact across our region. These award winners exemplify innovation, resilience, and a commitment to strengthening our local economy. Outstanding Small Business Award Recipients:

Central U.P. Small Business Support Hub Awards $109,974 to 17 Local Businesses in Third Grant Cycle

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

August 21, 2025 Central U.P., MI – The Central Upper Peninsula Small Business Support Hub (the HUB) has awarded $109,974 to 17 small businesses across the Upper Peninsula, marking the successful completion of its third Direct Grant cycle. Combined with the $218,975 awarded during the first two cycles, the HUB has…

LSCP Applauds Passage of Amendments to Earned Sick Time Act and Minimum Wage Laws

Tuesday, February 25th, 2025

MARQUETTE COUNTY, MI – In response to the late-night passage of House Bill 4002 and Senate Bill 8, LSCP CEO Christopher Germain issued the following statement: The LSCP is pleased to see bipartisan support for amended versions of House…

All-of-the-Above: Moving from Housing Data to Housing Units

Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

All-of-the-Above: Moving from Housing Data to Housing Units On May 23, approximately 60 local officials, finance institutions, developers, community partners, and others came together at the Northern Center to take a deep dive in the recently release…

Tackling Labor Challenges Together

Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

On April 26, the LSCP team held our second Breakfast and Business event of 2024. The topic was workforce trends and challenges. That’s a broad topic, so you may wonder how exactly one addresses such a broad topic. Our…

LSCP and Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport Launch Air Service Survey

Thursday, April 4th, 2024

The Lake Superior Community Partnership and Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport are asking businesses to add their voice to support expanding air service in the region. A brief five-question survey will help quantify ‘latent demand’ – demand that is not otherwise captured in other data sets because businesses and…