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NMU will host entrepreneurship conference

Northern Michigan University is hosting a day of speakers, seminars and business ideas April 2, when the 2015 Celebration of Entrepreneurship Conference will be held at the University Center on […]

Finnish culture is a big part of the U.P.
Finland Calling goes off the air after over 50 years

Source: UpperMichigansSource.com

The employees of Checker Transport.
Checker Transport finds success in getting people where they want to go

With the foresight and patience of a seasoned businessman, Marquette's Jesse Schramm transformed a modest four-vehicle taxi enterprise into Checker Transport LLC, now an expanding and growing business.

Vinyl records are making a comeback in some circles.
Pop-up record store returns to Marquette

Source: Facebook

Many of the manufacturers testing equipment at the Smithers Winter Testing center are auto companies.
Why the U.P. may be the best cold-weather testing environment in the lower 48

Ice, snow, and cold may be some people's least favorite things about the U.P., but for auto and aircraft manufacturers, they are prized assets that bring industry to the area each winter.

A United States Navy ship constructed at Marinette Marine.
Marinette Marine CEO named to U.S. manufacturing council

Source: U.S. Dept. of Commerce

Coffee roasted fresh is a great start to the day.
U.P. cafes take second and third in Best Coffee Shop contest

Source: Mlive.com

Attorney Abbey Anderson opens a new office.
Iron Mountain attorney Abbey Anderson opens office
Jessica & Co. has a new salon location in Marquette.
Jessica and Company moves to new location
Veridea's Liberty Way development is moving through its phases.
Liberty Way development moves forward in Marquette

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