IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 20, 2026
Lake Superior Community Partnership Announces Planned CEO Transition in 2026
Current CEO Christopher Germain to remain with organization through process to ensure continuity and stability
MARQUETTE COUNTY — The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) today announced a planned leadership transition, with CEO Christopher Germain sharing his intention to…
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2025
Central U.P. Small Business Support Hub Awards $108,703 to Local Businesses in Fourth Grant Cycle
Central U.P., MI – The Central Upper Peninsula Small Business Support Hub (the HUB) has awarded $108,703 to 15 small businesses across the Upper Peninsula, marking the successful completion…
Lake Superior Community Partnership Request for Proposals Marketing Services for the Central U.P. Small Business Support Hub (“The HUB”)
Issue Date: December 1, 2025 Proposal Due Date: December 19, 2025
Request for Proposal
Celebrating Our 2025 Small Business Award Winners
We are thrilled to recognize the outstanding small businesses and community leaders who are making a meaningful impact across our region. These award winners exemplify innovation, resilience, and a commitment to strengthening our local economy.
Outstanding Small Business Award Recipients:
Marquette County Housing Efforts Bring Home Two Home Builders Association of Michigan Awards
Housing Now recognized as Coalition of the Year, Housing Specialist recognized as Emerging Advocate
November 11, 2025
Marquette County, MI – During the inaugural Home Builders Association of Michigan (HBAM) “Leadership…
August 21, 2025
Central U.P., MI – The Central Upper Peninsula Small Business Support Hub (the HUB) has awarded $109,974 to 17 small businesses across the Upper Peninsula, marking the successful completion of its third Direct Grant cycle. Combined with the $218,975 awarded during the first two cycles, the HUB has…
MARQUETTE, MI — The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) and 4C of the Upper Peninsula have been awarded two grants totaling $184,000 by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) to support the implementation of the U.P. Childcare Coalition Action Plan and U.P. Family Child Care Networks (FCCNs).
The action plan,…
Marquette County, MI — The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP), in collaboration with a coalition of local partners, has been awarded a $536,550 Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) grant to support economic development and community enhancement efforts across Marquette County.
The funding, awarded through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s RAP 2.0…
MARQUETTE, MI — The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) is pleased to announce the launch of the Marquette County Childcare Provider Enhancement Grant, a new grant program designed to support existing childcare providers in Marquette County by expanding their capacity or enhancing the quality of…
MARQUETTE COUNTY, MI – In response to the late-night passage of House Bill 4002 and Senate Bill 8, LSCP CEO Christopher Germain issued the following statement:
The LSCP is pleased to see bipartisan support for amended versions of House…