Family-owned Pike Distributors has weathered changes in the beverage market, the economy and technology to remain successful and expand in the U.P. A new, state-of-the-art warehouse in Gladstone has helped with consolidation and growth.
A new program at Northern Michigan University -- Wildcat Collective Leaders of Honor and Ambition -- will pair students with businesses, providing them mentorship and internships to encourage them to remain in the U.P. after graduation.
The Enterprise Program at Michigan Technology University teams students with companies and industries to help them build skills and gain real-world experience for future jobs.
With concerns about food insecurity on the rise, organizations in the U.P. and across Michigan are working to provide local food and support food distributions.
Mount Manufacturing, a manufacturer of medical devices and instruments, is a growing and important player in Marquette's economy, creating high-quality jobs and driving technological innovation.
The success of a public sauna at Fresh Coast Cabins near Eagle Harbor has prompted the owners to open another -- in Hancock. Takka Saunas, the first public sauna in Hancock, is slated to begin welcoming guests in mid-October.
Mass timber construction promises many economic benefits for the U.P., improving the use of the region’s vast forests while creating jobs for residents, environmental protection, and economic growth for timber, wood products and construction industry.
With an abundance of outdoor recreation assets, including a spectacular Lake Superior shoreline, and thoughtful downtown development, Marquette is among the small cities across the upper Midwest experiencing population growth.
A newly released study underscores the importance of tourism to the economy of the western Upper Peninsula. Officials across the region hope the study further enhances tourism and helps with community planning and promotion efforts.
Responding to a shortage of skilled workers in the construction trades, a host of programs in the U.P. are providing training to encourage high school and college students to consider entering the construction field.
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