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2023 InvestUP CEO Summit
InvestUP held its second UP CEO Summit in Marquette on May 11, 2023. Executives and leaders from 100+ businesses came together with stakeholders to build
2022 Year in Review
U.P. Businesses and People Continue to thrive! More than $ 0 Million invested into the regionto grow and retain theworkforce. More than $ 0 Billion
InvestUP applauds collaboration leading to historic investments in Upper Peninsula
Policymakers, stakeholders, and InvestUP work together to secure largest regional investment ever with unprecedented State incentive of $200M ESCANABA, Mich. (January 31, 2023) After months
InvestUP announces U.P. native Vince Nystrom as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Fund Development
MARQUETTE, MI (December 19, 2022 ) – InvestUP is pleased to announce that U.P. native Vince Nystrom has joined its team as the Director of
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
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
News Bites

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