Western Region

sustainable fishing

The future of sustainable fishing in the U.P.

The future of commercial fishing in the Upper Peninsula depends on lake ecology and the willingness of a new generation to learn the skills and way of life of those who fish the Great Lakes. 

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Keweenaw Chamber to be part of clean energy hub

Source: Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce

One of the machines that makes REL such a cutting-edge company.
Calumet company REL gets statewide innovation award
Andrea Aho of Lake Superior Chocolate Company
Cool jobs: I make chocolate

Three Michigan chocolatiers discuss how they got started, what goes into their delicious creations, and what it's like to be the best-loved business owner in town. 

Lights! Camera! Action!
Superior movie set for filming in Keweenaw

Source: UpperMichigansSource.com

And they're off!
Freep gets in depth with ex-Yooper California Chrome owner

Source: Detroit Free Press

Finlandia University adds medical billing and coding program
MTU's Charles Wallace of Breaking Digital Barriers project
Universities get a little help from their friends with crowdfunding

Universities in Michigan are getting into the act of seeking funds via crowdfunding for research projects and entrepreneurial ideas. Read how two universities are using crowdfunding to support projects that will impact our lives.

Donner, a German shepherd, investigates ice in the 80-degree summer weather.
Lake Superior ice draws national attention

Source: USA Today

Downtown Escanaba is now part of the National Register of Historic Places.
U.P. gets recommendation for being “real America”

Source: Washington Post

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