The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced grant recipients for its Small Business Support Hub program. Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP), along with several partners, was awarded $3.4 million of these grant dollars, $400,000 of which will be deployed in direct grants to small businesses during 2024.
The funds will…
It’s officially Spring! While we still have some great snowpack for a last hurrah of winter activity, one only needs to look at the shrinking ice coverage on our beautiful Lake Superior to feel that we’re turning a corner with…
On March 2nd, the LSCP was joined by over 180 partners and stakeholders for the LSCP Annual Dinner. Celebrating our 25th anniversary, it was an evening to remember, including inspiring videos highlighting our Distinguished Service Award recipients: H. J Larson…
It’s hard to believe we’re two months into 2023 already, but here we are in the last days of February. For the LSCP, that means we’ve successfully executed another year of Operation Action U.P. Annual Meeting and Business Success Summit…
While it may be hard to tell with the warming temperatures this past week, winter is in full swing here in the Upper Peninsula. From regular fresh blankets of snow to putting on multiple layers when heading out for the…
Earlier this month, I attended the first Industry Night event hosted by our friends at the Upper Peninsula Construction Council (UPCC). In the room were representatives from labor, industry, all levels of government, and so many others. It was an…
Now that the laser show is back on the lower harbor ore dock (thanks to Travel Marquette and Fresh Coast Light Lab!), one can consider the holiday season in full swing. In between all the parties, meetups with friends,…
Perspective delivered by
Christopher Germain
New CEO, LSCP.
Today I’d like to talk about infrastructure. While that may commonly conjure images of roads or water systems, I specifically want to discuss one of our critical Marquette County infrastructure assets which have provided decades of economic advancement and opportunity: Sawyer International Airport.
Right now,…
Typically, summer is filled with festivals, beach time, hikes, biking, and so many more outdoor activities. And while we’ve had more nice days this month to enjoy summer, there has been significant activity happening with our federal, state, and private…
The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) and the West End Health Foundation are pleased to announce the signing of a formal collaborative agreement between the two entities that will have the LSCP providing marketing, grant assistance, and administrative support to…