New mixed-use housing project coming to Marquette’s Washington Street
Plans call for a 16,150-square-foot building featuring two commercial suites, underground parking, and 11 residential units.
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Houghton named a Michigan five-star entrepreneurial hub
This five‑star recognition underscores Houghton’s commitment to building a vibrant, resilient, and opportunity‑rich community.
Global Detroit helps founders succeed from the rural reaches of the U. P. to the farms feeding those in the city
Houghton-based FlowShield-Nano has been aided by Global Detroit's entrepreneur residence program.
Helping start-ups on the road to success
From brilliant idea to product: The Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Program Accelerator helps innovators learn the ins and outs of moving their creations from the lab to the marketplace.
Stormy Kromer uses U.P.-grown wool to create new cap
Two of the U.P.'s family-owned heritage brands have come together to create a limited-edition cap, crafted from wool produced in the Upper Peninsula.
A small but important step in housing
The former Manistique Bank is being transformed into commercial and residential space. A recent Build MI Community Grant Initiative will help fund renovation of the second floor into residential apartments.
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Marquette-based Northern Initiatives helps rural entrepreneurs build businesses, community
Founded in Marquette and now working throughout the state, Northern Initiatives helps underserved rural entrepreneurs realize their business dreams. The nonprofit lender helped Port Hope Diner in the Thumb. Efforts in the U.P. include the newly opened Red Hen Foods and Goods in Nisula.
Capturing the sunrise: A Marquette photographer’s years-long mission
Bugsy Sailor has taken a photo of the sunrise every morning of every day for nearly six years straight. In 2019, he started the Year of the Sunrise project, and today has a gallery of photos on display online, and at his store, the Upper Peninsula Supply Co.
Navigating Success: Uncle Ducky’s journey from the skies to the shores of Lake Superior
A customer's random request to rent a fleet of canoes from William Duckwall's charter fishing company led to a kayaking enterprise. Today, Uncle Ducky's paddling and other operations are an integral part of the tourism industry in Munising at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
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Elevate grants help small Michigan businesses level up
Although headquartered in Indiana, the FHLBank of Indianapolis provides access to grant programs and resources for small businesses throughout Michigan. The Elevate Grant aims to generate more economic opportunity for all, and helps small businesses like Mushroom House Tours in Charlevoix and The Poke Bowl in Flint to level up.
Houghton named a Michigan five-star entrepreneurial hub
This five‑star recognition underscores Houghton’s commitment to building a vibrant, resilient, and opportunity‑rich community.
Global Detroit helps founders succeed from the rural reaches of the U. P. to the farms feeding those in the city
Houghton-based FlowShield-Nano has been aided by Global Detroit's entrepreneur residence program.
Helping start-ups on the road to success
From brilliant idea to product: The Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Program Accelerator helps innovators learn the ins and outs of moving their creations from the lab to the marketplace.
Stormy Kromer uses U.P.-grown wool to create new cap
Two of the U.P.'s family-owned heritage brands have come together to create a limited-edition cap, crafted from wool produced in the Upper Peninsula.
A small but important step in housing
The former Manistique Bank is being transformed into commercial and residential space. A recent Build MI Community Grant Initiative will help fund renovation of the second floor into residential apartments.
Partner Partner Content Marquette-based Northern Initiatives helps rural entrepreneurs build businesses, community
Founded in Marquette and now working throughout the state, Northern Initiatives helps underserved rural entrepreneurs realize their business dreams. The nonprofit lender helped Port Hope Diner in the Thumb. Efforts in the U.P. include the newly opened Red Hen Foods and Goods in Nisula.
Capturing the sunrise: A Marquette photographer’s years-long mission
Bugsy Sailor has taken a photo of the sunrise every morning of every day for nearly six years straight. In 2019, he started the Year of the Sunrise project, and today has a gallery of photos on display online, and at his store, the Upper Peninsula Supply Co.
Navigating Success: Uncle Ducky’s journey from the skies to the shores of Lake Superior
A customer's random request to rent a fleet of canoes from William Duckwall's charter fishing company led to a kayaking enterprise. Today, Uncle Ducky's paddling and other operations are an integral part of the tourism industry in Munising at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
Partner Partner Content Elevate grants help small Michigan businesses level up
Although headquartered in Indiana, the FHLBank of Indianapolis provides access to grant programs and resources for small businesses throughout Michigan. The Elevate Grant aims to generate more economic opportunity for all, and helps small businesses like Mushroom House Tours in Charlevoix and The Poke Bowl in Flint to level up.
