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

Three 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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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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U.P. LEADERS

Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs.

NMU has a population of about 7,600 undergraduate and graduate students. It offers over 170 degree programs, including 25 graduate programs.

More information is available at nmu.edu

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