Downtown Development Authority announces facade grants
MARQUETTE — Local businesses in the Downtown Marquette area will be getting some upgrades in the coming months. The Marquette Downtown Development Authority…
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
“The Power of Words Project” launches crowdfunding campaign for new murals
MARQUETTE — People around the Upper Peninsula will have a couple of chances to help out with a new project to transform a whole wall into…
NMU votes to expand EAN with MEDC
MARQUETTE — The NMU Board of Trustees met today to vote on expanding their Educational Access Network (EAN) through cooperation with the Michigan Economic Development…
Governor Snyder travels overseas on mission
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder is leading a mission to Japan and Germany focusing on attracting jobs, creating business investments and promoting Michigan’s strength…
New job portal to help displaced mine workers
MARQUETTE — On August 4th, 2016, the world changed for many workers in Marquette County. With the idling of the Empire Mine in Palmer, hundreds…
Lakeshore Dr. to get a $1 million makeover with help of grant
HOUGHTON — The City of Houghton now has the funds they need for a major upgrade project. The City of Houghton has big plans for…
Marketplace will serve as a gem to the downtown area
ESCANABA — Within the next year, Escanaba residents will have a new addition to their downtown area. The former Northern Motors parking lot located on…
Phase two of Liberty Way project breaks ground
MARQUETTE — The second phase of a large construction project in the City of Marquette broke ground this morning. “The people who’ve lived her a…
LSCP serves as U.P. liaison to statewide careers program
MARQUETTE — Governor Rick Snyder has said that jobs and education are the two driving forces of the Michigan economy, and many people around the…
MTEC SmartZone produces jobs
HOUGHTON — 2014 proved to be a very successful year for the MTEC SmartZone. The local business incubator announced this week that they created 83…