New database connects U.P. manufacturers with suppliers and producers
The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center recently announced the launch of CONNEX Michigan, a database and connectivity platform for manufacturers, providing them with a no-cost avenue for sourcing suppliers and production capabilities. The database catalogs a manufacturer’s assets, certifications, equipment, material types, and other relevant information and makes the data searchable through a number of customizable features. Through the […]
Michigan Office of Rural Development to serve as U.P. community partner
As part of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the new Office of Rural Development is meant to improve the quality of life in the rural part of the state by providing guidance on pressing issues and offering insight on how the Whitmer-Gilchirst Administration can invest in thriving rural communities. The vision […]
New Rehabilitation Center offers higher level of health care at SMH
The new Rehabilitation Center at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is now part of the main facility and open to patients, featuring more room, new equipment, private Infusion Bays, and an aquatic therapy pool that should be ready mid-March. By April, the Administration Building and Rural Health Clinic will be completed as well. “We’re really excited to […]
Iron River’s Nick Baumgartner wins gold at the 2022 Winter Games
U.S. snowboarders Nick Baumgartner (an Iron River native) and Lindsey Jacobellis made history after winning gold at the mixed team snowboard cross event in Beijing. The two made record books for their win at the first-ever mixed team snowboard cross competition. The win gives Baumgartner his first gold ever, making him the oldest snowboarder to […]
4 U.P. sled dog races bring communities together for bonfires and hot cocoa
This month and early next, several beloved sled dog races return to the Upper Peninsula, bringing spectators from all over the Midwest and beyond to revel in the high-energy atmosphere and cheer on the mushers – and, of course, the hard-working pups. Upcoming races include the UP200 (Feb. 17-21), the Midnight Run (Feb. 17-21), the […]
Dickinson County Healthcare System joins Marshfield Clinic
Dickinson County Healthcare System and Marshfield Clinic Health System have finalized their affiliation agreement that brings Marshfield Clinic to the Upper Peninsula. With the affiliation agreement in place, Marshfield Clinic will begin formally incorporating its care and operational support system into all Dickinson hospital and clinic locations. The process will take several months with the […]
Building demolition project moves forward at K.I. Sawyer
Sawyer International Airport Advisory Staff, Marquette County, and InvestUP have selected Pitch Corporation to demolish 13 unusable buildings at K.I. Sawyer this spring with hopes that the buildings will be completely removed by summertime. Currently, there are more than 1,200 jobs in K.I. Sawyer at various companies. The driving force behind demolishing the unusable buildings […]
New Soo lock could lift Michigan’s economy and create hundreds of jobs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is getting $479 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to build a new shipping lock in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. The Soo Locks are a vital part of the nation’s supply chain with billions of dollars of cargo passing through every year. The new lock would replace […]
Sweetgrass Golf Club named National Golf Course of the Year
Island Resort & Casino‘s Sweetgrass Golf Course has been named the 2022 Golf Course of the Year by the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA). The course, located 13 miles west of Escanaba in Harris, was selected last year as the Michigan Golf Course Association’s Course of the Year in 2021. The selection was made […]
MDARD Director expresses importance and potential of the U.P.
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell visited a number of businesses and organizations in Marquette County as they work to advance during Michigan’s economic recovery. His visit included stops at the KI Sawyer Hangar Expansion and Wastewater Treatment Projects, Peace Pie Company, Lakeshore Depot, Superior Culture, and Northern Michigan University‘s […]