“We’re Not Slowing Down”: U.P. Resilience Powers Copperwood Mine Project Despite State Budget Decision
Community leaders continue to push for once-in-a-generation opportunity for the Western U.P MARQUETTE, Mich. — InvestUP and community leaders across the Western Upper Peninsula today
Senator Slotkin: Copperwood Project will be a “Game Changer” for the Upper Peninsula
Slotkin joins local, state and federal leaders in supporting a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the Western U.P. MARQUETTE, Mich. — Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joins leaders
Local and Industry Support Continues to Grow for $50 Million Infrastructure Grant for Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula
Community Members, Industry Leaders and Elected Officials Stand Together in Support of a Grant That Would Bring Economic Development Projects Like Copperwood and Others to
Closure of Ironwood’s Only Labor and Delivery Unit Highlights Urgent Need to Attract Jobs, Opportunities and Families to the Upper Peninsula
Wakefield Infrastructure grant will help UP attract once-in-a-generation economic development investments like the Copperwood Project, grow critical industries like forestry and timber MARQUETTE, Mich. —
Economic Development Leaders for Michigan Unveil Top 10 Priorities for Statewide Growth and Prosperity
Lansing, MI — Economic Development Leaders for Michigan (EDLM), a coalition of the state’s premier regional economic development organizations, today announced a unified list of
Western Upper Peninsula Residents Call on Legislature to Support Copperwood Project and Give the Region a Future
Upper Peninsula Residents and Business Owners, Economic Development Leaders, Elected Officials and Labor Unions Reaffirm Support for Copperwood Project MARQUETTE, Mich. — People across the
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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

Fayette Historic State Park to receive $1M for preservation
Fayette Historic State Park in Delta County is among 11 state parks to receive funding for improvements and upgrades from the Michigan Department of Natural

Pier Placemaking Project in Houghton to be completed this summer
The City of Houghton is working with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation on the long-awaited Pier Placemaking Project. MJO Contracting of Hancock has been working