Upper Peninsula Marketing Department expands
The Upper Peninsula Marketing Department Inc. is expanding to help local businesses with their design needs.
Western Region
Diverse trees, diverse products support Michigan’s forestry industry
Michigan's forest industry is building on its checkered past, producing an array of products connecting the Michigan's wilderness economy to its urban centers. But keeping forests healthy is the key.
The top UP Second Wave stories of 2015
A new year means a new beginning for many, and a chance to look back for others. Here is a rundown of the top five stories published by Upper Peninsula Second Wave last year.
New staff join Upper Great Lakes Family Health
Three new health care providers join the Upper Great Lakes Family Health network in the U.P.
U.P. yeast adds new flavors to local beers
A Houghton-area scientist is building a successful business around locally-sourced and grown yeast cultures. Her work is changing Michigan's booming craft beer industry--and putting "local" in a whole new light.
Ojibwa Express gas station holds grand opening
A new gas station and convenience store is open on U.S. 41 in Marquette.
Ray Johnson to serve as new Marquette SmartZone CEO
The Marquette SmartZone, a branch of the MTEC SmartZone, has a new CEO, Ray Johnson.
The state of the creative economy in Michigan
Michigan has over 73,000 people working in various creative industries, contributing significantly to the the state's economy and those of its biggest cities. But according to Creative Many, we have lots of room to grow our creative sector.
Michigan small businesses are at a greater risk of cyber crime than many believe
Small business owners often believe they're simply too small to be at risk for cyber crime. Here's what they can do to start protecting themselves and their businesses.
How charter schools have changed Michigan education
An exploration of the history and changing nature of charter schools in Michigan, through the eyes of the universities which charter them most often.
