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.
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.
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.
From deep dish pizza to new and innovative research, the U.P. is always moving forward.
A new economic development leader, two new businesses, and international business deals are making news this week for the Upper Peninsula.
Big new stores and hotels combine with new small businesses to paint a holistic economic picture for the U.P. this holiday season.
Development takes many forms, whether that's a brand-new specialty retail shop or the opening of a new non-motorized trail that helps connect parts of the U.P.
New storefronts are opening for the fall, including a photography studio, a sushi restaurant and a masonry business.
Behind the scenes of the small business picture are loans, grants, and expansions.
It's always amazing to hear the success stories of big thinkers, small business owners, and innovators from the Upper Peninsula. That's what we've got in store for this week.
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