U.P. team wins Michigan Future City Competition
Students from the Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy of Sault Ste. Marie placed first in the Michigan Future City Competition and are now headed to the national challenge in Washington, D.C.
The story behind Chicken Tramper, the U.P. outdoor gear company with the unusual name
Preparing for a long hiking trip inspired a pair of college friends from Michigan Technological University to create lighter, more suitable gear. And that led to the creation of their own gear company in Hancock.
Gogebic CC hires Patritto as new president
“Mr. Patritto has a proven successful leadership style along with having teambuilding experience, and strong communication skills. He is a fiscally responsible budget manager after working with the Hurley Board of Education to eliminate all district debt. He’s also been successful in obtaining numerous grants to help fund various initiatives,” said Susan Beals, board chair.
A helping hand for small businesses in the central U.P.
A $3.4 million state grant will help create a small business hub in the central U.P. The Lake Superior Community Partnership aims to provide more coordinated support to the entire small business community, existing and new.
Grant will help reduce stormwater risks to Lake Superior
"This Great Lakes funding allows the city and SWP to install a series of green infrastructure projects that help protect Lake Superior water quality and water temperature while improving coastal habitat conditions,” said Carl Lindquist, the organization's executive director.
Housing a key element of “Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future”
Citizens Research Council, Michigan Municipal League, and Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation weigh in on state's housing needs, regional, minority-driven resources, and development within individual communities.
New St. Clair County NAMI affiliate helps people in Blue Water area
In November 2023, NAMI Blue Water Area Michigan in St. Clair County joined the 600 other local NAMI affiliates across the country.
Adult foster care homes provide caring, community-based living
Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority offers adult foster care (AFC) homes to adults living with disabilities in across Crawford, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Missaukee, Roscommon, and Wexford counties.
Michigan’s Indigenous children receive culturally sensitive nutrition education through new program
The 13 Moons Curriculum enriches the lives of children up to age 5 with an academic foundation focused on culturally relevant, healthy eating.
Pushing innovation in the U.P.
Innovation Week returns to Michigan Technological University next week, offering budding entrepreneurs and innovators solid advice to launch their businesses.
