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Neil Moran

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New Sault DDA director brings hope for historic downtown

In late 2011, Sault Ste. Marie replaced its downtown development director with an Upper Peninsula native who has big city experience. Will this mean more growth for this historic city? Second Wave's Neil Moran sat down and talked with the new DDA helmsman.

Group seeks a collective vision for the Great Lakes basin

There is no doubt in anyone's mind that the Great Lakes deserve to be protected, and one international group with members in the Upper Peninsula, is seeking a unified vision as to the best way to achieve that goal. Second Wave writer Neil Moran sat down and talked with some of the 1st Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Symphony leaders to discuss the cause.

Guide to U.P. fun: Father and son write tavern travelogue

A father and his son walk into a bar--no, it's not the beginning of a joke, but rather a great little book about some of the interesting and entertaining bars in the Upper Peninsula. Second Wave scribe Neil Moran sits down with the duo to drink up a few stories.

Remote location not a hindrance for this family-owned business

State of the art technology and staying abreast of changing business practices has allowed this family to run a successful publishing business from a remote location in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula.

Precision Edge grows to meet demand

A quality product that is increasingly in demand has all but guaranteed that Precision Edge, maker of surgical tools for the orthopedic industry, will be a steadfast employer for the Sault Ste. Marie area. Second Wave writer Neil Moran sits down with company officials to discuss what's next.

Boat building school provides economic stimulus to tourist town of Cedarville

A unique school in an eastern U.P. town draws in students and visitors from far and wide, and builds on the area's boating heritage while providing an economic stimulus for Cedarville. Second Wave feature writer Neil Moran sits down and talks with the owners of this boat-building institution.

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