Wakefield Township Requests Infrastructure Grant to Bring Jobs and Opportunities to Gogebic County
Local, State and Federal Leaders Double Down on Commitment to Move Copperwood Project Forward MARQUETTE, Mich. — Local, state and federal leaders are standing firm
Western Upper Peninsula Communities Demonstrate Continued Support for the Copperwood Mine Project
Ironwood Township, Wakefield Township, Erwin Township, Gogebic County Board of Commissioners and Gogebic County Road Commission Unanimously Approve New Resolutions of Support MARQUETTE, Mich. and
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
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
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
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
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