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Senate Defeats Bill To Reduce Truck Weights

The Senate rejected a bill today that would reduce Michigan’s 164,000-pound gross weight limit for trucks to 80,000 pounds. SB 1150 failed by a vote of 15-22, with most Republicans voting in opposition. It has long been debated whether Michigan’s 164,000-pound limit spread over 11 axles is a major factor in…

Lundin Mining Announces Commercial Production at Eagle Mine

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Nov. 24, 2014) – Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN)(OMX:LUMI) (“Lundin Mining” or the “Company”) announced today the achievement of commercial production at the Eagle Mine (“Eagle”), a high-grade nickel-copper mine located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, USA. The mine began operations on September 23 ahead of…

Hiring: Business Development Representative

POSITION SUMMARY The Business Development Representative carries out the organization’s program involvement strategies, serves as the lead staff for associated programs, and conducts retention visits with area businesses to assess current opportunities and challenges and inform of applicable LSCP business services. PRIMARY POSITION OBJECTIVES Implements the LSCP Talent and Foundation strategies as…

UPPCO Officials Discuss Impact of Presque Isle and Renewables

Ishpeming – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) released information to help its customers and the public better understand the projected impacts from the Presque Isle Power Plant on the utility. UPPCO officials also shared some thoughts on renewable energy. “There have been a lot of predictions regarding how much of…

Discount Passports Promote Shopping Locally this Holiday Season

The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) will be selling Shop Local Passports beginning today.  The passports cost $10 and are available at the LSCP (501 S. Front St., Marquette, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and at the…

Gov. Rick Snyder: Investing in skilled trades training strengthens Michigan’s economy

LANSING, MI – Michigan is continuing to support skilled trades training with a new, $50 million program through the state’s community colleges, Gov. Rick Snyder said. The program is part of an effort to close the talent gap, providing skilled-trades training through the newly-created Community College Skilled Trades Equipment Program. The…

International Economic Development Council Re-Elects Board Member

Amy Clickner’s Board Membership Extended for a Two-Year Term The Board of Directors of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has re-elected Amy J. Clickner, CEcD, CEO of Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) to its Board of Directors for…
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