Canadian-based Highland Copper is poised to begin mining in Gogebic County. Both the company and the communities surrounding the mine believe the project will bring prosperity back to the western U.P.
Michigan Tech's recent inclusion in the prestigious University Research Corridor bolsters the state's overall competitiveness in science, engineering, and innovation and serves as catalyst for economic growth in the U.P.
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.
Harvesting flowers is a gentle business, one traditionally done by hand. An assistant professor at Michigan Technological University hopes to help farmers automate that cumbersome task. She is developing a robotic harvesting system.
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.
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