The People of the Western U.P. Continue to Wait for Action on Copperwood
Hundreds of jobs and millions in economic impact remain on hold MARQUETTE, Mich. — Leaders from Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula today are expressing their disappointment in the Senate’s lack of action on a grant supporting public infrastructure for the Copperwood project while remaining optimistic it will move forward in 2025. The funding will support the […]
Don’t Let Misinformation Kill a Once in a Generation Opportunity
UPPER PENINSULA, MI (December 16, 2024) — The Copperwood project in Wakefield and Ironwood Townships in Gogebic County presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Michigan and the Western Upper Peninsula. The project will create more than 380 permanent jobs, 300 construction jobs and meet Michigan’s stringent mining and environmental regulations. “Both state and national environmental regulations ensure the protection […]
Build U.P. and Local ISDs Form Unique Partnership to Address Housing Crisis and Workforce Development in the U.P.
UPPER PENINSULA, MI (October 30, 2024) — The Upper Peninsula needs homes. In fact, according to polling commissioned by InvestUP, a lack of available housing is the “top challenge” facing the Upper Peninsula. The lack of available housing not only drives up housing costs, but also stands in the way of growth, including the ability to attract […]
Crystal Falls Partners with Build U.P. to Take Action to Address Housing Shortage
CRYSTAL FALLS, MI (October 8, 2024) — Sixty-eight new housing units are coming to Crystal Falls with financial backing from Build U.P., which is a housing development fund managed by InvestUP. The city will add a significant inventory of desperately needed new multi-family housing units. This development will go a long way in helping alleviate […]