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LSCP Perspective

Marquette County is a diverse place in many ways, including our economic seasons. While summer tourists find their way up here every year, we also benefit from another great migration: the annual return of students studying at Nothern Michigan University…

Partner Spotlight with The Up North Lodge

This year we have launched a monthly Partner Spotlight program as a new way to get to know LSCP Partners!   Known for their amazing food (our favorite is the ribs), fun events, and entertaining atmosphere, The Up North Lodge is…

Supporting Marquette County Small Businesses

A recent online conversation with leaders in the public space arena included a shoutout to the Marquette area for its ongoing transformation from heavy reliance on a small set of industries to a more diversified economy combined with significant investments…

How An Impact Study Assisted The UPSDA

We needed an economic impact assessment and Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) was an excellent partner! For more than 30 years, the Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Association (UPSDA) has brought the UP200, Midnight Run, and Jack Pine 30 sled dog championship races to the Marquette region each February. Five…

Partner Spotlight with Bennett Media Group

This year we have launched a monthly Partner Spotlight program as a new way to get to know LSCP Partners! The LSCP had the amazing opportunity to interview John W. Bennett, President of Bennett Media Group (BMG) for June’s Partner…

Employer-Based Childcare Solutions

Lake Superior Community Partnership and U.P. Michigan Works! have just recently released an Employer-Based Childcare Solutions handout to aid the U.P.-wide childcare crisis.     An interactive version of the Employer-Based Childcare Solutions handout can be downloaded here. If you would like the…

Partner Spotlight with Eco Smart Home Pros

This year we have launched a monthly Partner Spotlight program as a new way to get to know LSCP Partners!     This month’s Partner Spotlight is Eco Smart Home Pros. As a new business to Marquette, Eco Smart…

The Electrical Line Technician Program Graduates the Class of 2022

The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) would like to congratulate the students who just graduated from the Electrical Line Technician (ELT) program! Since its establishment in 2003, this program is a joint effort between Northern Michigan University (NMU), the Lake Superior…

Partner Spotlight with the City of Negaunee

This year we have launched a monthly Partner Spotlight program as a new way to get to know LSCP Partners!   Negaunee is a great community to live, work, and enjoy life. That’s why…
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