Economic Development

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Sikora Sheet Metal in Iron Mountain is now owned by Craig Harris.

Sikora Sheet Metal has new owner

A longtime Iron Mountain HVAC company has a new owner.

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Express Coffee Co. in Escanaba
Express Coffee Co. has new owners

A familiar coffee shop in Escanaba has new owners. 

Blomquist Architects' new Iron Mountain location.
Architecture firm moves to historic building

Blomquist Architects moved its headquarters to downtown Iron Mountain.

Northwoods Eats and Treats in Au Train.
New food truck hits shores of Au Train

Northwoods Eats and Treats will be dishing up food in Au Train this summer.

VR gaming at Edge of Reality.
Edge of Reality VR arcade pops up in Marquette

A temporary VR arcade is open in Marquette for a short time.

Olivia Bean & Company
New children’s store opens in Escanaba

A new specialty retail clothing store has joined Ludington Street.

New crepe restaurant opens in Sault Ste. Marie

Looking for something a little different for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Then check out Oh Crepe in Sault Ste. Marie. 

Contrast Coffee expanding to Marquette

A new coffee shop will be opening its doors in Marquette in the near future. 

Sault Ste. Marie’s only music store under new ownership

Crooked Music offers up instruments, accessories, music lessons, and more. 

New pizza joint coming to Sawyer

There looks to be a new pizza place coming to Sawyer, which is no doubt a welcome sight for a community in need of some local flavor. 

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