Economic Development

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Dia de los Tacos, Slows BAR BQ set to fuse flavors in summer event

Dia de los Tacos and Slows BAR BQ are set to combine their flavors this summer in an event that brings two Michigan foodie favorites together in the Upper Peninsula. 

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Fish Tacos are available on Third Street on Fridays, / Photo via Border Grill
Border Grill rebrands Third Street location, adds to menu

Like Border Grill but want to try something different than the same ol' menu items? Then you're in luck. 

Trenary Toast fans rejoice — a new flavor is here

Fans or Trenary Toast are in luck -- the company that makes the popular snack has unveiled a new product. 

Sheryl Rains cuts ribbon on Edward Jones office in Escanaba.
Rains opens Edward Jones office in Escanaba

A new Edward Jones office is open in Escanaba, headed by financial advisor Sheryl Rains.

Phelps Square in Ishpeming.
YMCA opens new early childhood center in Ishpeming

A new early childhood development center will soon be serving western Marquette County from a redeveloped school building.

1668 Winery and Lockside Brewery.
Winery-brewery open for business in downtown Sault

A Sault businessman is expanding into locally made wine along with beer by opening a new winery in downtown Sault Ste. Marie.

There's a new logo at MTU.
Michigan Tech rebrands with new campaign

Michigan Tech is rebranding with a new set of logos designed to evoke history, tradition and its Upper Peninsula roots. 

A new burger joint is open in Harvey

Have a hankering for a burger? Swing over to Harvey and try one from the newly opened Big Burger Grille. 

BBQ returning to Marquette via new food truck

With the closures of both Union Grill and the brick-and-mortar location for Rollin' Smoke, Marquette has been lacking in a place to snag barbecue -- but that's about to change. 

Thai Express is open in Escanaba.
Thai Express ready to serve you in Escanaba

Thai Express is open in Escanaba and serving up made-to-order cuisine for customers. 

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