Economic Development

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Amanda Shellnut Photography is opening in Munising.

Amanda Shellnut opens photography studio

A new photography studio is opening in Munising.

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Lois Ellis of the Dickinson Area EDA
Economic growth shows the U.P. has year-round strength

January is often a slow time of year for businesses, but there's still plenty happening in the U.P. as we get ready to look toward spring and take on new challenges.

The new mBank building in Marquette was designed by Myefski Architects.
mBank makes moves with new merger, executives

Manistique's mBank is adding 7 new lower Michigan locations and promoting several into leadership roles. 

ice fishing at one of the many inland lakes in the Hiawatha National Forest
Gander Outdoors to re-open in Marquette

Marquette's been without a major outdoors store for a year, but that's about to change.

YoopTone Music is now open in Marquette.
New developments in U.P. business scene

A new economic development leader, two new businesses, and international business deals are making news this week for the Upper Peninsula. 

Grocer ALDI has come to Escanaba.
National retail, hospitality chains move into the U.P.

Big new stores and hotels combine with new small businesses to paint a holistic economic picture for the U.P. this holiday season.

The Kobra Kai at DIGS Gastropub in Marquette.
Fall is the season of new businesses in downtown Marquette

Marquette is alive with a variety of new businesses in its downtown area. Once-empty buildings are now bright, offering everything from freshly roasted coffee to interior design service.

2 new businesses headed to old Forsberg Flowers building in Marquette

There will be two new businesses occupying the old Third Street location. 

Honor Yoga to open in Negaunee

There's a new yoga studio coming to Marquette County with a variety of classes for all ages and skill levels. 

Invent@NMU and Innovate Marquette are new partners.
Million-dollar grant to spur high-tech business in Marquette

Innovate Marquette SmartZone and Invent@NMU will combine with the help of the grant.

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