“Our goal is to “Re-Activate” a public space that was widely used but has exceeded its useful life cycle,” says Craig Cugini, a member of the South Shore Fishing Association.
“The Public Spaces Community Places matching grant program makes projects like ours possible,” says St. Ignace DDA Director Scott Marshall. “Small communities have fewer financial resources which makes it very difficult to get projects out of the planning stage and into the development stage.”
David Ollila, who holds at least 16 patents, is the force behind a new development in Marquette that he hopes will bolster the outdoor recreation sector in the Upper Peninsula and connect it to Michigan’s mobility engine.
“We look forward to bringing high quality residential housing and increased retail activity to an already vibrant block of Shelden Ave,” says Sisu Ventures co-owner Brendan Jacques.
The former Yooper Steez now has a brick-and-mortar store in downtown Marquette.
A new photography studio is opening in Munising.
January is often a slow time of year for businesses, but there's still plenty happening in the U.P. as we get ready to look toward spring and take on new challenges.
A new sports medicine fitness, treatment and research facility will soon be helping patients from across northern Michigan.
New additions to the Upper Peninsula business community continue to arrive this winter.
The latest scenic quarter from the U.S. Mint features the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
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