Entrepreneurship

New location for Ishpeming-Negaunee chamber

The Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce has a new home, one that should be familiar to western Marquette County residents. It will now be located on U.S. 41 in […]

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Seeing the Upper Peninsula Overland style–one unbeaten trail at a time

There is more than one way to skin a cat--a saying that holds true with almost every aspect of life, even touring the Upper Peninsula. Sure, you can stick to the highways and city streets, but you're going to miss so much that you're not even aware existed up here. That's where ecotourism comes in, and groups like U.P. Overland, which hosts an annual trip for folks to see the wild side of the U.P.

UPside of Life: Celebrating Labor Day and a week away from publishing

It's almost hard to believe it's already the week before Labor Day, isn't it? We here at U.P. Second Wave are planning on celebrating in style--with a visit to a U.P. parade to celebrate and by taking a week away from publishing. Don't worry, we'll be back Sept. 14 with a new edition. Until then, feel free to read this week's stories or dive into our archives for some great reading.

Lasalletech continues global growth with help from MTEC SmartZone
MEDC approves new incentive programs for businesses and community development
CCI Systems promotes Matt Reath to director of sales engineering
Michigan Tech trails now one of nation’s top six cross-country ski courses
Local artists and crafters sought for Iron Mountain’s Harvest on Hughitt
Transportation enhancement grants to fund seven projects in five counties, including Marquette
Keweenaw Adventure Company and Fitzgerald’s: Making a go in Copper Country

In a beautiful place where year-round residents are few and far between, two businesses are making it work in their own way. Second Wave writer Claire Abent sat down and discussed how the owners are keeping their dreams alive and well in the U.P.'s Copper Country.

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