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OPPORTUNITY CENTERS IN AMERICA’S LARGEST ECONOMIC REGION

The U.P. is not all about one city or location. It’s about cost-effective opportunities that give you access to technology, labor pools, international waterway transport and highways. Up here, every location has something special to offer.

OPPORTUNITY CENTERS IN AMERICA’S LARGEST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGION

The U.P. is not all about one city or location. It’s about cost-effective opportunities that give you access to technology, labor pools, international waterway transport and highways. Up here, every location has something special to offer.

DATA CENTER

The U.P. is growing! Our data center is loaded with information about our demographics and communities.

This first of its kind U.P. Labor Market Study, conducted by TIP Strategies, was made possible with support by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) along with a matching grant from the U.S. EDA and a collaborative effort of U.P. economic developers, including InvestUP, the three U.P. planning regions, Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, and a variety of other stakeholders from the 15 counties across the U.P., who are designed by the State of Michigan as the Collaborative Development Council for Region 1 (the Upper Peninsula).

Upper Peninsula Small Business Resource Finder

The Small Business Resource Finder connects makers, dreamers and doers to local connections, state-wide resources, and professional expertise in order to successfully start, grow or build a business in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This tool, developed by trusted industry leaders across the state, is designed for emerging entrepreneurs and small business owners – from solo-preneurs to main street mom and pops. This easy-to-use platform will streamline your search for business support by identifying your unique needs and help navigate to relevant, local resources that can support business growth.

Whether you’ve just started your business, are looking to scale, or have the next great idea – Michigan’s Small Business Resource Finder gives you access to a fully-mapped small business support ecosystem with plenty to discover and learn.

Search your region in the finder below and use the filters to find programs and services right for your Michigan business.

For any questions, please contact helpdesk@startupspace.app

Please note: The entities listed on this platform have been identified as service providers engaged in small business technical assistance. InvestUP does not endorse any entity listed on this platform and makes no representations about the quality of the goods or services of each service provider, or the results that may be obtained as a result of doing business with any listed entity. The InvestUP encourages you to conduct your own due diligence of the service provider you are choosing to do business with.

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Data on the Upper Peninsula’s population, race, ethnicity, age, education, and languages spoken.

With 6 commercial and 23 private airports, 6 deep-water ports, 766 miles of commercial rail, and two days’ shipping to either coast, the Upper Peninsula is more accessible than you might think.

InvestUP exists to help U.P. business work. Our team and members are dedicated to helping businesses grow so that they can continue to invest in our U.P. communities.

A competitive workforce, affordable cost of living, and nature-based lifestyle are among the Upper Peninsula region’s distinct advantages.

A snapshot of State of Michigan legislation and insurance platforms. InvestUp works with state and local partners to tailor high-impact incentive packages that include financing, local tax incentives, and workforce development.

The Upper Peninsula has a strong network of local economic developers who can help you find the resources you need to start and grow a business.

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