Businesses Thrive In Michigan's Upper Peninsula

So Do Their People

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.

About InvestUP

Your single U.P. Source

InvestUP is the lead regional economic organization for the Upper Peninsula. Our mission is to drive prosperity across the Upper Peninsula.

Core Values: Proactive, collaboration, leveraging, relationships, thought leaderships and most important to us – results.

Featured Supporter

People's State Bank

Over its 100-year history, Peoples State Bank of Munising has enjoyed its role in the community and truly considers itself as the bank for the people of Munising and Alger County. They are a locally owned, locally directed and locally operated community bank. The bank’s staff is dedicated to assisting the community with their banking needs and providing secure and consistent banking services.

WorkLiveUP

A company & job seeker resource

WorkLiveUP showcases the jobs and opportunities in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and serves as a resource for both companies and job seekers.

Work Where You Want To Live!

Upper Peninsula professionals have the unique opportunity to live in the communities that have the best tech jobs, start-up resources and world-class trails. Start your journey here!

You can also follow us on our Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram page for job updates, company insights, and information about the Upper Peninsula lifestyle.

"One of the reasons I absolutely love living here is because, as a community, we genuinely come together to tackle problems head-on. It’s this collaborative spirit that makes me confident we’ll keep building a stronger, healthier region where everyone gets the support they need."

"The U.P.’s natural resources separate it and define it as a truly special place. From fresh water to copper, iron, fishing, and timber – in addition to eco-tourism and recreational fun."

"Nothing is better than living in and enjoying what the U.P. has to offer. The U.P. is like a beehive; if you look at the traffic in and out of the U.P. on any given day, you will quickly notice that it is a hub of excitement."

"From our natural resources to a rapidly growing infrastructure of digital connectivity, da U.P. represents a place of untapped opportunity for growth."

"The U.P. is also blessed with miles of coastline, offering recreation opportunities but also efficient, high-volume shipping opportunities for the region’s industrial production. I feel fortunate to be involved with InvestUP which has brought thinkers and leaders from a wide variety of disciplines and industries to maximize the effective utilization of what the UP has to offer."