Escanaba DDA honored as Business Partner of the Year

Sometimes the greatest examples of community partnership emerge during the most challenging times. For downtown Escanaba, 2026 was certainly one of those years. The reconstruction of Ludington Street represented an important investment in downtown's future, replacing aging infrastructure and creating a more accessible, welcoming environment. But for the more than 100 businesses that make up downtown Escanaba, the improvements also brought months of closed streets, changing access points and the challenge of reminding customers that businesses remained open. Throughout it all, the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority (DDA) worked tirelessly to keep downtown businesses visible, supported…