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The U.P. workforce is rock-solid reliable.

Four universities grow talent and spin up innovation.

An attractive cost of living helps companies win in the U.P.

Despite abundant forests, water and minerals, the U.P.’s greatest natural resource is people.

Our vibrant, active communities brim with grit and determination and our people live strong in the natural beauty that surrounds them.

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YOUR SINGLE U.P. SOURCE

InvestUP is a private sector-led economic development organization keenly focused on driving economic growth across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Founded by the region’s leading private sector businesses and universities, our mission is to drive business and job growth across the region.

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VERIDEA GROUP

The Veridea Group develops, owns, and operates a diverse portfolio of commercial, lodging, and residential properties. To date, Veridea has completed more than 70 projects valued at over $300 million.

Veridea has a geographic presence in area ranging from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to the mountains west of Montana and specializes in Brownfield, infill, and mixed use developments in secondary and tertiary markets.

More information is available at verideagroup.com.

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