Peninsula Fiber Network has relocated to a newly renovated office in Marquette, expanding its regional telecommunications infrastructure to better support Michigan's first responders, businesses, and essential service providers.
The newly formed Isle Royale Heritage Alliance, coordinated by the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation, has launched a formal partnership to scale up the volunteer-driven preservation of Isle Royale National Park's historic cabins, fisheries, and lighthouses.
Northern Michigan University has secured $13 million in state funding to help construct its new $23 million Northern Enterprise Center, a 30,000-square-foot facility that will house the College of Business and feature advanced cyber security labs.
Fueled by a local lodging assessment, these grants will improve trail access, community gathering spaces, historic attractions, and accessibility for both residents and visitors.
A Calumet-based defense contractor specializing in acoustic engineering and sound-canceling hardware for the U.S. military, has completed an $8.5 million facility expansion.
The Swedetown Trails Club has launched a $50,000 fundraising campaign to renovate and expand its chalet into the area's only universally accessible recreation and adaptive sports facility.
The improvements include a developed parking area, a bridge crossing Hammell Creek, and a gravel-packed trail to ensure a much easier hike for visitors.
At over 5,200 acres, the base’s massive size made redevelopment a challenge. However, several buildings have since been successfully repurposed, and a portion of the site now thrives as the Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport.
Black Rock Crossing in Marquette, a partnership between Woda Cooper Companies and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, addresses regional housing shortages with 50 affordable units.
Houghton has been recognized as the first "Bird City" in the U.P., achieving "High Flyer" status for its commitment to conservation and habitat protection.
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