“The hope is that students can declare this minor and have met all of the educational requirements here, and hopefully really boost the workforce for the substance use treatment field in the Upper Peninsula,” says Elissa Kent, an NMU social work instructor who helped develop the new substance use academic minor.
“Kids Cove will transform underused space into an inclusive, safe and accessible playground that can be enjoyed by kids of all abilities,” says Michele Wildman, MEDC's executive vice president of Economic Development Incentives.
“The success and sustainability of our food and agricultural industry is key to moving Michigan forward,” says MDARD Director Gary McDowell.
“Our goal is to “Re-Activate” a public space that was widely used but has exceeded its useful life cycle,” says Craig Cugini, a member of the South Shore Fishing Association.
“The Public Spaces Community Places matching grant program makes projects like ours possible,” says St. Ignace DDA Director Scott Marshall. “Small communities have fewer financial resources which makes it very difficult to get projects out of the planning stage and into the development stage.”
David Ollila, who holds at least 16 patents, is the force behind a new development in Marquette that he hopes will bolster the outdoor recreation sector in the Upper Peninsula and connect it to Michigan’s mobility engine.
The former Yooper Steez now has a brick-and-mortar store in downtown Marquette.
A new photography studio is opening in Munising.
Two new breweries are joining the ranks of Upper Peninsula craft beer businesses.
A new economic development leader, two new businesses, and international business deals are making news this week for the Upper Peninsula.
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