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. 

A rendering of what the new 51st State Brewery in Kingsford will be like.
U.P. gets two new craft breweries this winter

Two new breweries are joining the ranks of Upper Peninsula craft beer businesses. 

North of Chicago promises deep dish pizza in the Sault.
It’s pizza season: Three new pizza places open

Three new pizza places are enriching the U.P food scene this winter with recent openings. 

Posters from LSSU of banished words over the years.
Banished words for 2018: LSSU names its list

The New Year always brings with it a new list of banished words from LSSU -- here's what to avoid saying in 2018.

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.

Dan Schetter taking advantage of some big surf in April, Lake Superior Marquette
The U.P. is famous, at least on the Internet this month

One of the Upper Peninsula's charms is its out-of-the-wayness, its isolation and its completely unique mix of culture, food, recreation, lifestyle and history. 2018 so far has seen various aspects of that character getting national social media attention, however.

Forget Me Not is now open in Sault Ste. Marie.
Entrepreneurs find success meeting niche demands

The year 2017 wouldn't be complete without a few more bright ideas for small businesses opening up across the Upper Peninsula. From sustainable bread to repurposed furniture, U.P. entrepreneurs are finding their economic niches.

U.P. General Contracting held a ribbon cutting in downtown Marquette.
Winter brings good business news to the U.P.

Sometimes, December can mean slow business in the U.P., but things aren't looking that way this year as holiday shoppers crowd stores, and new businesses are opening even this wintery month. 

North of Chicago promises deep dish pizza in the Sault.
U.P. economy steams ahead to the holidays

From deep dish pizza to new and innovative research, the U.P. is always moving forward.

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. 

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