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Michigan Personal Property Tax Reform

In an ongoing effort to make the state a more attractive place for businesses to invest and grow, Michigan is phasing out its Personal Property Tax (PPT) for most businesses beginning in 2014.  This reform will substantially reduce compliance and administrative costs for businesses and will be especially attractive…

Business Development Webinars

The Small Business Development Center is offering a series of webinars on writing a business plan and starting a business. Each costs $10.  Click the links below for more information the webinars and how to sign up. Writing a Business Plan

Regional Career and Technical Education Highlighted

Career and technical education (CTE) can prepare youth and adults for a wide range of high-demand, high-skill and high-wage occupations. It emphasizes hands-on learning to develop practical skills and creative thinking that can serve as a pathway to college education or an apprenticeship en route to gainful employment. CTE…

LSCP Awarded Contract as Career Jump Start Liaison

The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) has been awarded a contract from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to serve as the Region 1 (Upper Peninsula) liaison for their Career Jump Start (CJS) program. Career Jump Start promotes…

Add a new job in 2014?

In 2013, 48 Marquette County businesses collectively created 241 new jobs and were recognized for their participation through the Plus One Program. Michigan Works! and the Lake Superior Community Partnership’s Plus One program is a program designed around the premise that an employer adding just one employee…

Shop Local Passport expiration date extended

The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) has extended the expiration date for the Shop Local Passport to January 31, 2015.  The passports cost $10 and are still available for sale at the LSCP (501 S. Front St., Marquette, Monday-Friday,…

Economic Impact of Agriculture

Michigan’s agriculture industry contributes more than $90 billion annually to the state’s economy.  Agriculture is the second largest industry in the state behind manufacturing.  The agriculture industry employs more than 900,000 Michigan residents.  According to the Michigan Farm Bureau,…
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