Daniel J. Kobasic Foundation Commits $1.4 Million to Build U.P. to Support CTE Housing Partnership Across the Upper Peninsula
Daniel J. Kobasic Foundation Investment Helps Build U.P. Expand Housing and Skilled Trades Pipeline MARQUETTE, MI (May 7, 2026) – The Daniel J. Kobasic Foundation has announced a $1.4 million commitment to Build U.P., the housing development fund managed by InvestUP, to provide funding for the Upper Peninsula’s growing Career and Technical Education (CTE) housing […]
Copperwood Project in Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula Moves Forward with the Sustainable Development of the Choate Road Bridge
From restoring streams and habitats and to improving infrastructure, the Copperwood Project is delivering environmental benefits that will support the region for decades ONTONAGON COUNTY, Mich. — Highland Copper, in partnership with the Ontonagon County Road Commission, today celebrated the completion of the newly constructed Choate Road Bridge over Bluff Creek with a ribbon cutting—an […]
“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 reaffirmed their commitment to the Copperwood Mine project after the recently approved state budget did not include the requested $50 million public infrastructure investment for Wakefield Township. “Despite the $50 […]
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 across party lines in voicing support for the Copperwood Project, as highlighted in an exclusive interview with The Mining Gazette. Her backing demonstrates the bipartisan support the project has at […]
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 Life WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Today, supporters of responsible economic development, the majority of whom live in the Western Upper Peninsula, came together with elected officials, industry representatives and labor and […]
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. — Recent news that Aspirus Ironwood Hospital is cutting critical services such as labor and delivery, forcing pregnant women to drive nearly an hour to safely deliver their babies, is a […]
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 10 priorities designed to position Michigan for long-term growth, innovation, and prosperity. Representing regions that comprise 79% of the state’s population and 84% of its gross domestic product, EDLM brings […]
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 Western Upper Peninsula are standing united in support of the Copperwood Project, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create good-paying jobs without compromising our environment. The Copperwood project is one of very […]
InvestUP Announces “Center Place”
Build U.P. Funds Support New Condo Development in the Heart of Manistique Manistique, MI – (June 3, 2025) – InvestUP is proud to announce Center Place, a new 12-unit condominium community designed for easy living, coming soon to downtown Manistique. Located just two blocks from the city’s vibrant Main Street, Center Place offers maintenance-free, modern living with Manistique charm. […]
InvestUP Welcomes Anne Giroux as Build U.P. Director of Development and Investment Services
MARQUETTE, MI (May 21, 2025) – InvestUP is pleased to announce that Anne Giroux has joined the organization as the Director of Development and Investment Services for its subsidiary non-profit, Build U.P. In this position, Giroux will fill a critical void across the Upper Peninsula by supporting developers, lenders, and communities in accessing available housing […]