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Investing in Place to Grow Our Economy

In October, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation approved $99.2 million in grant funding through the Revitalization and Placemaking Program (RAP). RAP is an incentive program in Michigan that provides state funding to address COVID-19 impacts and support community revitalization….

LSCP Perspectives: Quarter Three: One for the Record Books 

While small bits of color started appearing across the Upper Peninsula weeks ago, we can now officially welcome the fall season in all its glory. As we fill our time with our favorite fall activities and food – from football…

LSCP Perspectives: Celebrating A New School Year

You’ve surely noticed it: the surge in activity throughout Marquette County as families with K-12 children prepare for a new school year, college students return to Northern Michigan University, and career technical programs begin preparations for the next batch of students…

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,…
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