New mixed-use housing project coming to Marquette’s Washington Street
Plans call for a 16,150-square-foot building featuring two commercial suites, underground parking, and 11 residential units.
Houghton named a Michigan five-star entrepreneurial hub
This five‑star recognition underscores Houghton’s commitment to building a vibrant, resilient, and opportunity‑rich community.
Pitch, Please. The Outdoor Innovation Pitch Competition seeks new entrepreneurs in recreation
The grand prize is $50,000 in services and investments.
LSSU launches accelerated master’s program to fast-track careers in fisheries and wildlife management
The program was developed in response to changes the university is seeing across the natural resources field.
Gogebic County gets strategic about development— thanks to a $50k grant
Gogebic County is one of only two counties among the 15 in the Upper Peninsula that has no plan for countywide economic development.
It’s time for Michigan Tech’s annual Winter Carnival
The carnival began in 1922 and has grown into one of the biggest annual winter celebrations in the nation.
U.P. Deer Habitat Program improved, open for applications
Funding this year increased to a total of $200,000, raising the range of grant funding requests to $5,000-25,000 per project.
Innovation in Calumet: Steelhead Technologies secures $84M Boost
Steelhead has developed a cloud-based software platform that digitizes the shop floor, streamlining quoting, scheduling, inventory, production tracking, quality control and accounting.
Eastern U.P. colleges create a new pathway for early childhood educators
Lake Superior State University and Bay Mills Community College are stepping in to address a critical need for highly qualified educators in the region and beyond.
Cedarville’s Marine Trades Institute honored with 2026 Make It Better Foundation Philanthropy Award
This prestigious honor recognizes organizations that demonstrate the highest standards of excellence, leadership, and impact.
