Movers and shakers make new growth happen for the U.P.
Behind the scenes of the small business picture are loans, grants, and expansions.
Eastern Region
August’s business growth news around the U.P.
As summer comes to a close, innovation is taking a few steps forward with new growth across various sectors of business in the Upper Peninsula. From large employers like hospitals and universities to the gig economy, the diversification of the U.P. economy continues to impress.
Sault shines this spring with business growth
The new economic development in Sault Ste. Marie this spring has been astronomical, outpacing other U.P. towns to summer business growth.
New crepe restaurant opens in Sault Ste. Marie
Looking for something a little different for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Then check out Oh Crepe in Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Ste. Marie’s only music store under new ownership
Crooked Music offers up instruments, accessories, music lessons, and more.
Hundreds across the U.P. will march for science
On Earth Day, three communities in the UP will host hundreds of pro-science supporters in the March for Science. Farmers, scientists, artists and students are joining forces to plan community events in support of science, and to defend the scientific
The state of water in Michigan: From Flint to pipelines
An in-depth look at the ongoing state of water in Michigan, from runoff to pipelines.
New investments being made in the future of the Upper Peninsula
Businesses continue to pop up, especially in the larger cities in the U.P. We've rounded up some of the notable new businesses that arrived over the past year and those that are signaling continued economic growth in the Upper Peninsula for 2017.
Tracey’s brings another level of dining to Munising
There is dining and then there is Tracey's, which is a step above the rest in Alger County and beyond. Outstanding food coupled with great service.
Food system grants boost meat, egg production in U.P.
Two U.P. food companies were awarded MDARD grants to expand their businesses.
