Western Region

A new company is working with the Houghton/Hancock SmartZone.

Systems Control will open Houghton office

Iron Mountain engineering firm Systems Control announced it is opening a new office in Houghton, not coincidentally in the same building as the MTEC SmartZone.   The motivation was a […]

Road trips are an American tradition.
Biker tracks an 1800-mile course across the U.P.

Source: Pure Michigan

There is apparently a house in this blizzard photo.
Two U.P. towns on top 10 snowiest list

Source: Washington Post

Tahquamenon Falls
Does the U.P. need to rebrand to compete for business and tourism?

Yoopers know what makes the U.P. special, but the region's story isn't always told with a cohesive voice. Some think that calls for a U.P.-wide rebranding effort and a more ambitious drive to attract businesses and tourists from across the country and world.

Portage Health offers a large variety of services.
UP Health System hires new CEO for Portage Health
Road trips are an American tradition.
Houghton couple visits every county in the continental U.S.

Source: Daily Mail

Lake Superior State University has plenty of proud history.
U.P. universities win collaboration award

Source: MI Newswire

Mackinac Bridge
The perfect Michigan road trip has been created in time for spring

Source: Mlive.com

Students work in the computer lab at Superior Central.
Forward thinking helps U.P. schools push ahead with technology

No matter how remote their locations, some U.P. districts are taking technology by the horns to keep their students learning at full speed.

Jason Mack of the MTEC SmartZone.
MTEC SmartZone names Mack new VP

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