Entrepreneurship

U.P. sauna company works up a sweat

Engadine construction company finds success with hand-crafted, barrel-shaped, portable saunas. They're shipped across the country and common at homes and camps in the U.P.

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Following the trail of innovation in the U.P.

Innovation is not new in the U.P. And Invent@NMU and other organizations are mentoring and encouraging students and others to pursue innovations.

The U.P.’s beauty inspires Marquette jeweler

From birch trees in deep forests to pebbles found along the majestic Lake Superior shoreline, the rugged landscape of the U.P. has inspired the eco-friendly jewelry and artisan goods of Beth Millner Jewelry.  

Refill U.P. shop sells a selection of environmentally friendly products to keep your home clean.
Refill U.P. helps residents kick the plastic habit

A new refillery in Hancock helps U.P. residents kick the plastic habit.  

Because the kitchen is so small, the owners had to get creative and make the best use of the hallway.
Marquette’s unusual test kitchen

Northwoods Test Kitchen is self-described as a “small scale deli and shared-use kitchen, dedicated to utilizing and respecting local food."  

A customer visits the Munising Cannabis Company, which opened its doors in October.
U.P.’s first cannabis microbusiness opens in Munising

Munising Cannabis Company, a locally owned and operated “seed-to-weed” establishment, is now among 11 cannabis microbusinesses scattered throughout state but the only one in the U.P.

An artist rendition of a new creative hub designed to find new ways to explore the outdoors. 
Marquette outdoor innovation hub gets more money — $3 million

“By aligning its natural resources and assets with this economic moment, Michigan has a chance to lead the nation and establish the U.P. and Michigan as the center of excellence in outdoor recreation and mobility innovation,” said developer David Ollila. 

Members purchase their own mug and pay an annual fee to join the “Mug Club.” 
Menominee brewery connects the community

Kristoffer Rusch traded a career in neuroscience to become a brewer in Menominee, where he owns and operates Three Bridge Brewing Co. with his wife, Sarah.

The site of the Marquette Outdoor Venture Innovation Center.
Marquette’s outdoor innovation center moves forward

The Marquette Outdoor Venture Innovation Center will serve as an incubator for budding entrepreneurs in the booming outdoor recreation innovation sector. 

A high school math teacher, Ryckie Holm opened the store so local kids had a place to hang out.
Ironwood hobby store becomes gathering spot

Hobby store opened to entertain young people becomes a gathering place for game enthusiasts of all ages. 

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