Four U.P. universities expanding training offerings, aiming to fill 300 manufacturing jobs
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (October 12, 2022) InvestUP, the Upper Peninsula’s regional economic development organization, together with support from Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and other vital partners across the U.P., has convened an initiative aimed at supporting the demand for advanced manufacturing talent. The training and job placement program, called UP Pathways to Employment in […]
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Eagle Mine puts U.P. on the map with commitment to safe and sustainable mining practices
Eagle Mine is an underground, high-grade nickel and copper mine located in Marquette, Michigan. The mine is expected to produce 440 million pounds of nickel and 429 million pounds of copper, as well as trace amounts of other minerals, over its estimated mine life of 2014 – 2025. Eagle Mine is frequently recognized for its […]
Episode 12: Roxanne Daust, President & CEO of Range Bank
https://vimeo.com/724864179 Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula. Roxanne Daust, President & CEO of Range Bank, shares her insights on the economic state of the region, workforce development and growth opportunities, and the importance of community banks in the Upper Peninsula. For more […]
InvestUP awarded $15M for Upper Peninsula economic development
“Transformative” opportunity will allow the region to directly address its priorities MARQUETTE, Mich. — InvestUP has received an allocation of $15 million for Upper Peninsula economic development as part of the 2022-2023 Michigan budget bills which the state legislature passed on July 1. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to approve the measures within the next […]
Episode 11: Bob Crumb, CEO of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
https://vimeo.com/713265920/af9082a321 Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula. Bob Crumb, CEO of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, shares his insights on current challenges that the U.P. is facing, how hospitals can address workforce challenges through internal growth and internship opportunities, and the collaboration between regional […]
100+ U.P. leaders gather to address regional economic opportunities at inaugural InvestUP Summit
MARQUETTE, Mich. (Friday, May 13th) — More than 100 business and community leaders from across the Upper Peninsula gathered Thursday at the U.P. CEO Summit in Marquette. The inaugural event, hosted by InvestUP, served as a setting for CEOs of the region’s leading companies and university presidents to develop strategies that move the economy forward. […]
Episode 10: Dr. Rodney Hanley, President of Lake Superior State University
https://vimeo.com/693131438/5ec2d6a5e7 Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula. Dr. Rodney Hanley, President of Lake Superior State University, shares his insights on the university’s impact on the community, the high quality of life that the Upper Peninsula offers, and how Lake Superior State University […]