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Drone Services of Kalkaska was Northern Initiatives' 1000th business loan.

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Iron Bay Restaurant and Drinkery.
The U.P. has innovators in both science and business

It's always amazing to hear the success stories of big thinkers, small business owners, and innovators from the Upper Peninsula. That's what we've got in store for this week.

Veridea Group is building the Residences at Harbor Vista.
Marquette keeps building with new growth

This week's roundup of economic growth and what's driving it, from all over the U.P.

Lyft is coming to the U.P.
August’s business growth news around the U.P.

As summer comes to a close, innovation is taking a few steps forward with new growth across various sectors of business in the Upper Peninsula. From large employers like hospitals and universities to the gig economy, the diversification of the U.P. economy continues to impress.

LSSU cuts the ribbon on its new Considine Hall.
Sault shines this spring with business growth

The new economic development  in Sault Ste. Marie this spring has been astronomical, outpacing other U.P. towns to summer business growth. 

Gathered Earth at 131 W. Washington in Marquette.
Gathered Earth brings nature-inspired aesthetic to downtown Marquette

A new store is bringing a touch of nature to downtown Marquette.

Vinyl Destination opens in Ishpeming’s Gossard Building

Looking to get your groove on? Stop by Vinyl Destinations to hunt down your favorite records, cassettes, CDs and more. 

Martin Sports expands to offer equipment as well as apparel

Martin Sports dropped the "apparel" from their name. Now the company is far more dynamic in what they can offer sports fans and athletes in Marquette County. 

Mike Walker, right, and Dia de los Tacos employee Chris, left.
Dia de los Tacos will once again bring Slow’s BBQ to Marquette

Dia de los Tacos is a culinary destination in its own right. But combine Slow's BBQ with it? Now it's down right irresistible. 

The Braastad-Gossard building in Ishpeming in its early days.
New faces on old places: Landmark businesses withstand centuries with new forms

Travel in any direction in Marquette County and you can see buildings that are monuments to U.P. history as well as vital and thriving contributors to their communities.

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