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Road ends with cold-climate grape and fruit wines

GERMFASK -- A couple who started a winery in the central Upper Peninsula is about to celebrate ten years in business. The destination that is now End of the Road Winery had been home to a family that for generations had made grape jam as a hobby. As the story goes, eventually a family ...

Local business owners to share experiences at workshop for entrepreneurs

ESCANABA — Several downtown Escanaba business owners will share their experiences starting and developing businesses during the next Project Point workshop this Wednesday in Escanaba. The event is the second session in the "Project Point: Guiding Businesses to Success" series, designed to ...

Welcoming Three New Leaders to the Chamber Board

Every so often, someone asks me, “What does the Chamber Board actually do?” From the outside, it might look like a meeting once a month or a name printed in a program. But after working alongside volunteer boards for most of my professional life, I can tell you it’s far more ...

Limestone Financial Credit Union hosts financial fair for EUP students

CHIPPEWA COUNTY – Limestone Financial Credit Union (Limestone FCU or LFCU) recently partnered with Rudyard Area Schools to host its first Middle School Financial Reality Fair of the year, with support from the Michigan Credit Union Foundation (MCUF). Approximately 86 students from Rudyard ...

Miller retires after 29 years of leadership at VanAire

GLADSTONE — VanAire announces the retirement of Eric Miller, co-owner and vice president of manufacturing. Eric played a central role in shaping VanAire’s manufacturing culture, operational excellence, and global reputation during his 29-year tenure. He also helped grow the company from 9 ...

Gordon’s Resort a year-round U.P. destination

CURTIS — Located on Portage Creek near where it feeds into South Manistique Lake, Gordon’s Resort offers rental cabins to visitors year-round. This April marks 80 years of family ownership. Current owner Sally Gibbons now operates the Curtis business whose three cabins with multiple ...