The first U.P. Outdoor Summit to be held in Marquette
"The summit will be a great chance to network and build communities," says Phil Britton, a facilitator and spokesman for the Outdoor Recreation Innovation Action Network.
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Tourism fuels economic growth in the U.P.
"Tourism is the economic backbone of the Upper Peninsula. From lodging and dining to outdoor adventure and local shopping, visitors provide vital support to our communities, businesses and workforce," said Tom Nemacheck, executive director of the Upper Peninsula Travel & Recreation Association.
Family creates scholarship to support Marine Trades Institute students
“Scholarships empower our students, enabling them to overcome financial hurdles and pursue their educational aspirations without distraction," said Nikki Storey, president of the Marine Trades Institute.
New endowment supports preservation of historic Copper Country landmark
"My hope is that this endowment will provide a steady stream of support -- without forcing the site to become overly commercialized just to survive,” said one of the fund donors.
Community foundations rally to raise money to help victims of historic ice storm
Community foundations on Mackinac Island and across Northern Michigan are raising money to help support organizations providing food, shelter and services to residents impacted by the historic ice storm.
Visit Keweenaw joins global tourism collective
“We’re proud to join Destination Think’s Global Collective and align with destinations focused on reshaping tourism,” said Brad Barnett, executive director of Visit Keweenaw.
Michigan Tech hosts engineering challenge
"It's an exciting honor to host the regional competition this year, especially since Michigan Tech initiated the Steel Bridge competition in 1987," said Connor Tokie, MTU civil and environmental engineering senior and co-captain of the Steel Bridge team.
Midwest Living names Houghton’s Vault Hotel as one of Michigan’s Top Romantic Getaways
“We are deeply honored The Vault Hotel was recognized by Midwest Living as one of Michigan’s top romantic getaways – a magazine we grew up reading and respect to this day,” said Jen Julien, owner of The Vault Hotel.
Keweenaw Community Foundation launches fund to help preserve downtown Calumet
A new fund aims to help in the preservation of Calumet's historic district while also fostering economic growth and redevelopment.
Challenging Red Bull 400 returns to Copper Peak
The Red Bull 400, an extreme uphill running competition, returns to the U.P.'s famous Copper Peak this spring.
