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An Evening Celebrating Marquette County Economic Development

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…

We’re Hiring! Operations and Marketing Coordinator

The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP), a full-service and highly respected economic development organization in Marquette County, seeks an Operations and Marketing Coordinator to join their team. The LSCP is celebrating twenty-five years of advancing economic development throughout the Marquette area…

Expanding our Regional Influence is a Team Sport

On Friday, January 20th, I had the pleasure of attending the Northern Michigan Policy Conference, an annual event put on through the hard work of our friends at the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance (NMCA) and the staff at Traverse Connect….

New Year, New Opportunities

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…

LSPC Perspectives: Economic Development Never Sleeps

It’s a busy time of year for all of us. From shopping and baking cookies to attending holiday parties and hustling to reach those year-end goals at work, economic development is likely the last thing on many people’s minds…

Keeping Your Money Local During the Holidays

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,…

U.P. Perspective | Rallying Around Sawyer International Airport

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,…

Rallying Around Sawyer International Airport

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:…

Thinking Countywide

Marquette County is the largest county by land area in the state of Michigan. Consisting of 22 unique cities, villages, and townships, the county offers a diverse array of lifestyles and economic opportunities. And no matter where your business or organization resides in Marquette County, the Lake Superior Community…

Taking Collaboration to the Next Level

You often hear the phrase “it takes a village” when trying to achieve great things. In the Upper Peninsula, we tend to amp that up to it takes a region. And thanks to that thinking, Marquette County is home to…
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