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As an economic developer, I know that 80% of a region’s growth comes from within.  Meaning the retention and expansion of current businesses plus those entrepreneurs starting businesses make up the bulk of jobs and investment created. In summary, local matters. Have…

Shifting to Virtual Events

So how are you working these days? In the office? Remotely? Hybrid of both options? Are you an organization that typically holds events and conferences that have now gone virtual or have been canceled? If you answer “yes” to any of…

LSCP Releases 2019 Data Booklet

Each year the LSCP researches and compiles economic data important to our community. The data booklet is created with the help of Economic Modeling Specialists Incorporated (EMSI) software. EMSI compiles data from over 90 different federal, state and private data sources to…

LSCP Programs to Check Out

You may have heard I have announced my retirement in the spring of 2021.  After over two decades at the helm of the Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) I am ready for the next chapter. The incredible staff and board of…

A Special Message From the Lake Superior Community Partnership

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:  Ashley Szczepanski 906.250.0512 or ashley@marquette.org   Lake Superior Community Partnership Announces Amy Clickner to Retire as CEO in 2021 LSCP Board of Directors launches successor search Marquette, Mich., August 12, 2020 – The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) today announced that Amy…

Fall Fest 2020

As summer is winding down, back to school is quickly approaching. If you’re a business in Marquette County, consider checking out the upcoming Fall Fest event happening at Northern Michigan University (NMU). If you have attended in the past, there are…

Recovery

re·cov·er·y /rəˈkəv(ə)rē/ Noun a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. We continue to move our economy and community forward on a path to “recovery” from the devastating effects of COVID-19. I would argue, however, that based on the true definition of…

Upper Peninsula Named as Vertical Launch & Autonomous Vehicle Testing Site

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2020   MARQUETTE – The Michigan Launch Initiative, an effort led by the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association (MAMA), is moving forward with a vertical launch site and autonomous vehicle proving grounds to be located in the…

Business Recovery Assistance

The Upper Peninsula is in the reopening, rebounding, recovery stages of the pandemic. There are many requirements for a business to keep their employers, customers and the public safe and we are all adjusting to the “new normal” of being a…
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