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Economic Development
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Latest in Economic Development
Houghton secures $3.8M to transform downtown into talent hub
The new projects are part of an ongoing effort to turn Houghton’s downtown and waterfront into a talent-driven destination the city is calling North Landing.
New mixed-use housing project coming to Marquette’s Washington Street
Plans call for a 16,150-square-foot building featuring two commercial suites, underground parking, and 11 residential units.
Gogebic County gets strategic about development— thanks to a $50k grant
Gogebic County is one of only two counties among the 15 in the Upper Peninsula that has no plan for countywide economic development.
New Life in Old Halls: Transforming Finlandia University’s former buildings for a vibrant future
Most of the university’s buildings have been sold. Some are being renovated into apartments and commercial space. Others will become event venues and a community hub.
A Second Season: The story behind Norway Mountain’s big return
Founded in the early 1970s, Norway Mountain had been a longtime fixture with local skiers and others before its lengthy dormancy.
Former Finlandia building to become apartment complex
Twenty-seven apartments are planned for the multi-story structure in Hancock.
New restaurants in Houghton and Hancock boost local food scenes
New restaurants replace eateries that have closed in recent months.
Rooted in Wood, Powered by Innovation: Timber Products’ new Munising Components facility redefines manufacturing in the U.P.
Munising Components is one of the first operations in the country to connect a primary sawmill directly to a fully automated hardwood component line.
Return North: Finding a way back home
Return North is about making it easier for people with roots in the U.P. to come back.
Houghton secures $3.8M to transform downtown into talent hub
The new projects are part of an ongoing effort to turn Houghton’s downtown and waterfront into a talent-driven destination the city is calling North Landing.
New mixed-use housing project coming to Marquette’s Washington Street
Plans call for a 16,150-square-foot building featuring two commercial suites, underground parking, and 11 residential units.
Gogebic County gets strategic about development— thanks to a $50k grant
Gogebic County is one of only two counties among the 15 in the Upper Peninsula that has no plan for countywide economic development.
New Life in Old Halls: Transforming Finlandia University’s former buildings for a vibrant future
Most of the university’s buildings have been sold. Some are being renovated into apartments and commercial space. Others will become event venues and a community hub.
A Second Season: The story behind Norway Mountain’s big return
Founded in the early 1970s, Norway Mountain had been a longtime fixture with local skiers and others before its lengthy dormancy.
Former Finlandia building to become apartment complex
Twenty-seven apartments are planned for the multi-story structure in Hancock.
New restaurants in Houghton and Hancock boost local food scenes
New restaurants replace eateries that have closed in recent months.
Rooted in Wood, Powered by Innovation: Timber Products’ new Munising Components facility redefines manufacturing in the U.P.
Munising Components is one of the first operations in the country to connect a primary sawmill directly to a fully automated hardwood component line.
Return North: Finding a way back home
Return North is about making it easier for people with roots in the U.P. to come back.
