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InvestUP<\/a> CEO Marty Fittante joined Christopher Germain, CEO of Lake Superior Community Partnership<\/a>, and Joe Thiel, CEO of Innovate Marquette SmartZone<\/a>, on Media Meet. Following their recent move into the newly renovated Kaufman Block\u2014along with Northern Initiatives<\/a>, Northwest Michigan PTAC<\/a>, AccelerateUP<\/a>, and Invent@NMU<\/a>\u2014the group discussed how they have modified the way they do business in order to create a more collaborative environment for everyone.

“The space gives us the opportunity to drive energy, ideas, and creation to drive entrepreneurship right into an actual business, bringing all the collaborators together,” said Fittante. “Any business can walk through the door for assistance, and we will direct them to the right person to get them whatever help they need.” Watch the full episode here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

InvestUP CEO Marty Fittante joined Christopher Germain, CEO of Lake Superior Community Partnership, and Joe Thiel, CEO of Innovate Marquette SmartZone, on Media Meet. 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