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Marine Trades Institute re-earns national accreditation

The Marine Trades Institute’s Marine Technology School has earned reaccreditation from the Marine Trades Accreditation Program following a unanimous vote and a comprehensive evaluation of its industry-aligned curriculum.

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Wisconsin company relocates to Menominee County, bringing $1.2M investment

With the relocation to the U.P. , Menco LLC will consolidate operations and expand its capabilities. The move is expected to create 13 jobs.

Lake Superior Community Partnership announces new CEO

Natalie Chmiko is the former senior vice president of culture and collaborative operations for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Rx Kids cash prescription program expands to support families across the U.P.

A maternal-infant health program, Rx Kids aims to ease financial pressures at a critical time for families welcoming a newborn, providing the stability and confidence needed to grow and participate more fully in their local communities.

U.P. Arts and Culture Alliance awarded $50,000 for local projects

The National Endowment for the Arts grants are aimed at better understanding how arts and culture work as an economic driver in the Upper Peninsula.

The Beaumier Heritage Center
Six U.P. organizations awarded America250MI History grants

The America250MI program is a state-level initiative that provides funding to help local historical organizations develop projects as part of the country's 250th anniversary celebration.

Bay Mills Community College plans state-of-the-art health care facility

The new facility will feature a state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab and an EMT lab, providing hands-on, real-world training for aspiring healthcare professionals.

Michigan Iron Industry Museum closed due to roof damage

The structural damage was caused by heavy snow; the roof is intact but several trustees that bear the roof's weight began cracking on Feb. 21.

The Orbion propulsion system.
York Space Systems acquires Houghton-based Orbion Space Technology

Founded in 2016, Orbion designs and manufactures Hall-effect electric thrusters for constellation-scale satellite missions.

Keweenaw Mountain Lodge announces schedule for 2026 Dark Sky Festival

Eleven speakers have been confirmed, representing fields spanning astrophysics, aurora chasing, night sky photography, dark sky conservation, archaeoastronomy, and geomagnetic science.

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