Written by a Yooper and set in the Upper Peninsula, Ron Riekki's book, U.P. has locals anxiously awaiting the production of a feature-length film shot right in their backyard. Second Wave's Victoria Peters talks book tours and screenplays with Steven Wiig, a Negaunee native whose gung-ho attitude has gotten the ball rolling to make the movie happen here in Michigan.
Social media, to some, is a wonderful addition to the small business world, but for others it is an absolute nightmare to try and figure out. Upper Peninsula Second Wave guest writer Jason Edward White talks about social media and what it can mean for an Upper Peninsula business.
"Larger cities have tools that enable their residents to network and leverage technology to enhance face-to-face exchanges," notes Layla Wright-Contreras, co-founder and publicist of the new Marquette Social website. "Marquette Social does this for our community." What does Marquette Social offer the residents of the Upper Peninsula? Read more and find out.
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